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Pre-Therapeutic Psychology Minor

This minor is for non-psychology majors who desire an introductory exposure to therapeutic psychology. It is especially suited for individuals who plan to enter careers in social services, i.e. ministry, nursing, medicine, or social work. Students minoring in this program  complete the following courses.

COURSE
TITLE
UNITS
PSY 321
Abnormal Psychology
3
PSY 325
Clinical and Community
Interventions
4
One of:
PSY 101
Psychology of Personal
Development
4
PSY 103
General Psychology
3
One of:
PSY 308
Developmental Psychology – Birth Through Adolescence
4
FCS 150
Human Development
4
One of:
PSY 320
Social Psychology
3
PSY 360
Human Sexuality
3
PSY 341
Group Counseling
3
PSY 345
Group Dynamics
3
One of:
PSY 410
Issues in Psychotherapy – Theology Integration 3
PSY 420
Moral Development and Christian Spirituality
3
PSY 460
The Human Challenge
3

NOTE: The minimal requirement for minors is 16 units with a GPA of at least 2.000 taken over all courses required for the minor. At least 9 units must be completed at PLNU and be in a discipline distinct from and not counted in the student’s major. The upper-division requirement for the minor is 12 units.