This minor prepares graduates to work with people who are struggling with alcohol and drug abuse in a variety of settings, such as substance abuse treatment centers.
- Crisis Intervention
- Introduction to Substance Abuse
- Treatment Models for Addictions
- Pharmacology of Drug Abuse
- Concurrent Disorders
This minor prepares graduates to work in agencies that focus on people who are in their older adult years. It is estimated that by 2025, one-fourth of the population in the U.S. and Canada will be over 65 years old. Graduates will understand the issues related to the changing roles and responsibilities of older adults. They will have increased skills to work with the elderly population. Students will be able to earn a certificate in Gerontology.
- Social Gerontology: Family and Care-giving Issues
- End of Life Issues
- Healthy Aging
- Psychology of Grief Counseling
- Psychology of Aging
This minor prepares graduates to work with persons with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. Graduates will be able to work in settings, such as mental health agencies, agencies serving clients with developmental disabilities, day programs or adolescent facilities.
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Studies
- Cultural Diversity
- Assistive Technologies
- Rehab Studies Electives (2 courses)
Students with a Sports Studies minor will be able to:
- Demonstrate breadth of preparation for coaching a variety of sports at different levels.
- Understand the developing physical and psycho-social aspects of sports participants.
- Understand the business practice of sports administration.
- Understand sport as an integral part of today's society.
Students choose five of the following courses:
- Introduction to Sport Science
- Injury Prevention
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Introduction to Sport Management
- Coaching Theories and Methods
- Sociology of Sport
Psi Chi, the international honor society in Psychology, was founded in 1929. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members and advance the science of psychology.