Total credits in the Psychology Minor: Minimum of 12 upper division units
Because psychology is a science, students must complete specific lower-division prerequisites prior to attaining the upper-division breadth requirements for the Psychology Minor. For example, Introduction to Psychology, Applied Statistics and upper division Research Methodology with lab are principal requirements for all advanced psychology courses.
You must achieve all of the Learning Outcomes designated below by successfully completing courses or alternative assessment options as described in the section that follows.
SBS MLO 1 Understanding of Social and Behavioral Sciences Theory ~ understanding of classic and contemporary theories of society, groups, and individuals ~ ability to apply and interpret integrative theoretical frameworks to explain social phenomena at local and global levels ~ ability to assess how the primary social and behavioral sciences issues (e.g. human behaviors, community social relations, socioeconomic patterns, local and global interactions, cultural and political dynamics, race, ethnicity, class, gender, and human sexuality) are influenced by geographical and historical processes
SBS MLO 2 Research Methodology, Information Management, Retrieval, and Analysis Competency ~ ability to use appropriate quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods ~ ability to effectively use modern electronic technologies and statistical software to collect, manage, and analyze social, cultural, economic, historical, geographical, political, and psychological data ~ competence in statistical analysis, cultural resources assessment, evaluation of public economic policies and programs, geospatial data management, social needs assessment, and geographic information systems (GIS)
SBS MLO 3 Specialized Disciplinary and Area Studies Competency ~ preparation for a smooth transition into postgraduate training in schools that may not have an interdisciplinary focus ~ solid foundation in at least one traditional discipline such as anthropology, archaeology, cultural geography, geographic information systems, social history, political economy, political science, social psychology, or sociology ~ knowledge of diverse cultures within and outside of the United States
SBS MLO 4 Application of Social Science Principles and Practices in Real World Contexts ~ ability to apply knowledge of SBS theories and methods in the assessment of real world problems ~ application of SBS technical and research skills in real world contexts for the purpose of identifying social issues and solutions ~ demonstration of problem-solving skills pertaining to issues of immediate local concern or of specific relevance to diverse cultural or underrepresented populations within or beyond the California Central Coast region ~ ability to identify social and behavioral science tools and applications that meet specific SBS or local community needs ~ demonstrated ability to identify, use, and apply such tools and applications within the guidelines and ethical standards set by the SBS disciplines