The minor in Psychology is designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge and experience in their understanding of human behavior. This minor allows its holders to seek careers in a variety of sectors no matter what a student’s major is. Graduates from this minor especially if they are from business, engineering, science or related field can stand out amongst their peers and clearly demonstrate diverse interests and proficiencies.
The aims of a minor in Psychology are:
At the end of this minor, the student is expected to:
This minor is offered to all RHU students.
To successfully complete the Minor in Psychology, a student must
This course introduces the psychology discipline's theories, concepts, and viewpoints. The course is directed toward understanding human behavior by dealing with topics such as the history of psychology, learning, personality, behavior, motivation, perception, social psychology, mental health, and other areas.
Co-requisite: ENGL 210.
This course studies the dynamics and effects of social influences on individual human behavior. In this course, students will explore topics such as attitude changes, social beliefs, roles, conformity to group processes, and prejudices, with special attention given to the Middle Eastern perspective.
This course presents the theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist, and others, while considering different factors that shape personality and behavior. The study includes methods of assessing personality.
This course provides an examination of the various criteria composing the diagnosis of special needs. Primarily focusing on the healthy developmental and age appropriate stages of growth. This course will be helpful in reducing the stigma associated with special needs and detecting the red flags of development.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL 210
This course examines the biological, sociological, and cultural influences on the psychology of women. It includes such topics as gender stereotypes, the development of gender roles, gender comparisons, women and work, love relations, women’s physical and mental health, violence against women, and women in later adulthood.
This course examines scientific research on happiness and its practical application in three main areas: positive emotions, positive individual traits, and positive institutions. This course also presents practical ways to promote and maintain a sense of well-being and happiness in all aspects of one’s life.
This course is intended to help students be aware of the consequences of war and conflicts on children's mental health and well-being. The course will examine a variety of effects, emphasizing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions that result from war. The course will empower the students with the techniques of working with children affected by war.
This course will take a holistic approach to the topic from most major areas of psychology to explore the study of environmental sustainability from a psychological perspective. We will use psychological principles, theories, and methods to examine the reciprocal relationship between human beings and the natural world, discuss the complex nature of environmental problems, and review important psychological and social factors that underlie sustainable and non-sustainable behaviors.
This course explores practical theories for understanding congregational conflict and various perspectives on conflict transformation. Students will reflect on their styles of dealing with conflict and learn new ways of responding. They will explore practices of dialogue and mediation for addressing conflict in interpersonal, small group, and congregational settings to develop an approach to addressing inevitable situations of difference, change, and conflict in various situations.
An introduction to the theories of abnormal behaviors, including addiction and substance abuse, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, schizophrenia, and sexual disorders. Students will consider the theoretical implications and treatments for various abnormal behaviors.
This course is designed for psychology, sociology, communications, and other social sciences students. It introduces them to advanced research design and methodology, including statistical analysis.
Prerequisite: MATH 220.
If you have a query about a specific major or application, please contact the relevant Administrative Assistant.
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