Areas of Concentration for a Social Sciences Minor:
A minor in the social sciences begins a long-term investment to develop one’s critical thinking ability. The minor nurtures the connections surrounding science, social policy, lifestyle, and future plans. In electing to minor in economics, communication, sociology, or the social sciences in general, a student develops a knowledge base that is important in supplementing a major, in preparing for further study in selected careers in the health professions, and in general communication and advancement. The minor consists of 18 credits of coursework beyond the prerequisite course in the area of interest including 12 elective credits with a common intellectual bond approved by the minor advisor. A minimum of 12 credits of minor coursework must be completed in addition to any courses (required courses or program electives) included in the major curriculum.
Communication - Minor
Prerequisite Course:
Required Courses:
- CO 399 Independent Study in Communication Credits: 1-3 (must complete 3 credits total) or
CO 498 Directed Research in Communication Credits: 3
- A course in research methods or statistical analysis such as
SS 221-222 Social Science Research Methods and Statistics I and II Credits: 8;
SS 400 Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3;
ST 310 Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 3 or
OT 521 Introduction to Applied Research Methods Credits: 3
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Economics - Minor
Prerequisite Course:
Required Courses:
- EC 399 Independent Study in Economics Credits: 1-3 (must complete 3 credits total) or
EC 498 Directed Research in Communication Credits: 3
- A course in research methods or statistical analysis such as
SS 221-222 Social Science Research Methods and Statistics I and II Credits: 8;
SS 400 Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3;
ST 310 Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 3 or
OT 521 Introduction to Applied Research Methods Credits: 3
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Psychology
The psychology minor is designed for students who want to add a specialization in psychology to their major field emphasis.
Specific Description
Despite the brevity of the minors program, it is designed to provide students with an in-depth experience in Psychology. At USP, the study of Psychology begins with PS101 Introduction to Psychology. this course provides a broad survey of the contents and methodologies that constitute Psychology. To be eligible for the Psychology Minors Programs, students must have earned a minimum grade of C in PS101.
The Psychology Minor consists of 20 credits in the foundational and substantive areas of Psychology. Students choose four courses (12 credit hours) in foundational topics, such as Human Development, Cognition, Biological Psychology, Neuropsychology, Learning Theory, Tests and Measures, Personality Theory, Abnormal Psychology, etc. Students choose these courses to meet their interest and career goals with the advice of their Minor Advisor. A minimum of 12 credits of minor coursework must be completed in addition to any courses (required courses or program electives) included in the major curriculum.
The capstone experience of the Psychology Minors Program is the SS221-222 sequence in psychology as a quantitative and empirical science for eight credit hours of work. This is a yearlong capstone experience where minors learn the nucleus of work skills involved in psychology. The experience consists of lecture, group work, and laboratory practice. The central focus of the capstone experience is experiential. Minors participate in research groups to conduct an original research project. To graduate from the Psychology Minors Program students must earn a C average in the Capstone Sequence.
Prerequisite Course:
Fundamental Areas of Psychology:
Choose any two psychology courses (6 credits) with course numbers greater than 200 and any two psychology courses (6 credits) with course numbers greater than 300. Students should select courses after discussing the minor program with his or her advisor.
Substantive Area: Psychology Capstone Course Sequence:
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Sociology - Minor
Prerequisite Course:
Required Courses:
- SO 399 - Independent Study in Sociology Credits: 1-3
(must complete 3 credits total)
or
- SO 498 - Directed Research in Sociology Credits: 3
- A course in research methods or statistical and analysis such as:
SS 221-222 - Social Science Research Methods and Statistics I and II Credits: 8;
SS 400 - Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3;
ST 310 - Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 3; or
OT 521 - Introduction to Applied Research Methods Credits: 3
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Social Sciences - Minor
Prerequisite Course:
One of the following introductory social science courses:
Required Courses:
- One of the following independent study or directed research courses:
Independent Study (AN 399 or CO 399 or EC 399 or SS 399; must complete 3 credits total);
AN 498 Directed Research in Anthropology Credits: 3;
CO 498 Directed Research in Communications Credits: 3
EC 498 Directed Research in Economics Credits: 3
SO 498 Directed Research in Sociology Credits: 3 or
SS 498 Directed Research in Social Science Credits: 3
- A course in research methods or statistical analysis such as
SS 221-222 Social Science Research Methods and Statistics I and II Credits: 8;
SS 400 Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3;
ST 310 Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 3 or
OT 521 Introduction to Applied Research Methods Credits: 3
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