Minor in Psychology
Mission
The mission of a Minor in Psychology is to complement students’ major field of study with knowledge and experience that will enhance their understanding of human behavior and interdisciplinary inquiry.
Educational objectives
The general objectives of the Minor in Psychology are to:
- Provide students with a general view of the discipline of psychology and its subspecialties.
- Equip students from other majors with knowledge in major areas in psychological studies.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Minor in Psychology program, students will:
- Become familiar with the main approaches/subfields in psychology including social, physical, organizational, learning, clinical, developmental, neurological and cultural.
- Become aware of some of the following knowledge areas: 1) Developmental, as related to each major period of life (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age); 2) Brain and learning, as related to biological bases of behavior and learning and as linked to three major theories of behaviorism, cognition, and social cognitive learning; 3) Social and organizational, as applied to behavior of individuals in groups and organizations; and 4) Applied psychology, as associated with symptomatology, possible etiology, and proposed treatment for the major categories of psychological disorders.
- Become aware of how to transfer and apply knowledge and research findings to the Lebanese context.
Curriculum
For a Minor in Psychology students must choose 18 credits of the following courses:
Core courses (6 credits):
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| PSY201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| And one of the below two courses: | ||
| PSY202 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| Or | ||
| PSY234 | Development Across the Life Span | 3 |
Electives (12 credits):
Electives can be chosen from the following courses under the areas of developmental, brain and learning, social/organizational, and applied psychology:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSY202 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY234 | Development Across the Life Span | 3 |
| Brain and Learning | ||
| PSY256 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| PSY322 | Mind and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY422 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| Social/Organizational Psychology | ||
| PSY335 | Industrial Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY204 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Applied Psychology | ||
| PSY320 | Theories of Personality and Therapy | 3 |
| PSY425 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Suggested three-year study plan
This study plan is offered as a guideline only. Please consult with the department regarding the availability of course offerings for any given semester.
Year one
Fall: 3 credits
PSY201 Introduction to Psychology
Spring: 3 credits
PSY202 Child Psychology or PSY234 Development Across the Life Span
Year two
Fall: 3 credits
Any three-credit psychology course from the core or elective courses listed above.
Spring: 3 credits
Any three-credit psychology course from the core or elective courses listed above.
Year three
Fall: 3 credits
Any three-credit psychology course from the core or elective courses listed above.
Spring: 3 credits
Any three-credit psychology course from the core or elective courses listed above.
Duration
The minor consists of 18 credits. See the suggested three-year study plan on this page.
Location
This program is offered in Beirut and Byblos.