Minors
A Minor provides students the opportunity to deepen their understanding and expertise in an additional area of study. A 2.0 [C] average must be maintained within a Minor program of study in order to receive the Minor, with some programs having additional earned-grade requirements.
The Social Sciences Department offers 7 minors:
- Child and Adolescent Studies
- Forensics Studies
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women's Studies
- Youth and Crime
Child and Adolescent Studies Minor
The Child and Adolescent Studies minor consists of six courses. Special topics courses related to child/adolescent issues could also be counted with permission of the department chair.
Minor Requirements:
18 credits
| PSYC 221 | Developmental Psychology - Child | 3 |
| PSYC 223 | Developmental Psychology - Adolescence | 3 |
Choose four from the following list:
| CJ 202 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJ 203 | Juvenile Delinquency and Gangs | 3 |
| ED 110 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ENG 212 | Literature for Young Adults | 3 |
| LS 303 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Psychology of Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 205 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 312 | Psychological Interventions with Children | 3 |
| SOC 214 | Sociology of Families | 3 |
Forensics Studies Minor
The Forensics Studies minor consists of six courses. Social science majors must take a minimum of three CJ/LS courses (9 credits) to complete the minor. CJ/LS majors must take a minimum of three psychology courses (9 credits) to complete the minor.
Minor Requirements:
18 credits
| CJ 201 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ 205/SCI 205 | Forensics or PSYC 307 Forensic Psychology | 3 |
Choose four from the following:
| CJ 205/SCI 205 | Forensics | 3 |
| CJ 206 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| CJ 207 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJ 316 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 318 | Violence and Aggression | 3 |
| CJ 319 | Victimology | 3 |
| LS 204 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LS 303 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| LS 325 | Evidence | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Psychology of Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 219 | Brain Function and Dysfunction | 3 |
| PSYC 220 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 202 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 307 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 318 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 302 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 345 | Assessment of Individual Differences | 3 |
Human Resources Minor
The minor consists of six courses. Social Science majors must select at least three courses with a BUSS designation, and Business majors must select at least three courses with a psychology or sociology designation.
Minor Requirements:
18 credits
| BUSS 336 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| PSYC 345 | Assessment of Individual Differences | 3 |
| MGMT 731 | Human Resource Law | 3 |
Choose three of the following courses:
| COM 308 |
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Strategies | 3 |
| PSYC 202 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 218 | Psychology of Small Groups | 3 |
| PSYC 220 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| BUSS 205 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUSS 224 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUSS 235 | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| BUSS 317 | Managing U.S. Health Care Resources | 3 |
| BUSS 330 | Managing Change | 3 |
| SOC 301 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
Social Science majors will do at least one semester of internship in a Human Resources setting.
Psychology Minor
The Psychology minor consists of six courses.
Minor Requirements:
18 credits
| MATH 208 | Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Choose one of the following four:
| PSYC 212 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 221 | Developmental Psychology - Child | 3 |
| PSYC 223 | Developmental Psychology - Adolescence | 3 |
| PSYC 314 | Developmental Psychology - Adult Development & Aging | 3 |
Choose one from the following list:
| PSYC 202 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 219 | Brain Function and Dysfunction | 3 |
| PSYC 220 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 302 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 318 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 328 | Cognitive Processes | 3 |
| PSYC 331 | Experimental Design in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 345 | Assessment of Individual Differences | 3 |
Additional Requirements:
6 credits
Two elective courses to be selected from any 200 level or above Psychology course given by the Social Sciences department. Students who are considering graduate work in Psychology are strongly urged to take PSYC 331: Experimental Design in Psychology.
Sociology Minor
The Sociology minor consists of six courses.
Minor Requirements:
18 credits
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Choose one of the following two:
| SOC 221 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 335 | Social Policy | 3 |
Choose four additional Sociology courses, at least two of which must be 200-level or higher*
12 credits
* Courses closely related to Sociology may also count, pending permission of the chair of Social Sciences. Students planning to attend graduate school in Sociology are strong urged to take the following two courses: SOC 310 Social Theory and SOC 331 Research Methods
Women's Studies Minor
The Women’s Studies minor consists of six courses. Special topics courses related to women’s studies or gender issues may also be counted with permission of the department chair.
Minor Requirements:
18 credits
| SOC 102 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 303 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
Choose four from the following list:
12 credits
| ARTH 201 | Art History: A Woman’s View | 3 |
| BIO 140 | Women’s Health and Well-being | 3 |
| BIO 204 | Human Reproduction | 3 |
| FASH 342 | Fashion and Society | 3 |
| HIST 203 | History of Women | 3 |
| LS 303 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| PSYC 205 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 351 | Aging in America | 3 |
| SOC 341 | Women’s Roles in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| SOC 406 | Selected Topics in Women’s Lives | 3 |
Youth and Crime Minor
The Youth and Crime minor consists of six courses. Social Science majors must take a minimum of 3 CJ/LS courses from the list. CJ/LS majors must take a minimum of 3 psychology courses from the list.
Minor Requirements:
18 credits
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 202 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| PSYC 223 | Developmental Psychology - Adolescence | 3 |
Choose three from the following list:
| CJ 201 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ 203 | Juvenile Delinquency and Gangs | 3 |
| CJ 206 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| CJ 318 | Violence and Aggression | 3 |
| CJ 319 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJ 321 | Probation, Parole, and Alternative Sanctions | 3 |
| LS 303 | Domestic Violence | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Psychology of Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 218 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| PSYC 205 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 220 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 319 | Behavioral Change | 3 |
| SOC 214 | Sociology of Families | 3 |
