Psychology Minor -Rafik Hariri University

Psychology Minor

Total Credits

Overview

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.

Program Objectives

The aims of a minor in Psychology are:

Provide RHU graduates with familiarity with major concepts in psychology;
Support RHU graduates with creative thinking and inquiry related to behavior and mental processes.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this minor, the student is expected to:

Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts in Psychology;
Explain basic research methods in Psychology;
Apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues;
Value empirical evidence, tolerates ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of Psychology as a science.

For Whom

This minor is offered to all RHU students.

Program Requirements

To successfully complete the Minor in Psychology, a student must

Declare a Minor in Psychology at the Registrar’s Office through his/her college’s administrative process
Obtain approval from the Dean of his/her college and the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Obtain a Minor Cumulative Grade Point Average (MCGPA) of no less than 70 %.
Complete six courses (18 credits) of coursework in which one is mandatory and five are elective as specified below

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Courses

Program Requirements

Mandatory Courses (3 cr.)

PSYC 301 - Introduction to Psychology 3

This course is an introduction to the theories, concepts, and viewpoints that comprise the discipline of psychology. The course is directed toward the understanding of human behavior by dealing with such topics as history of psychology, learning, personality, behavior, motivation, perception, and social psychology, mental health as well as other areas. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

Elective Courses (15 cr.)

PSYC 302 - Social Psychology 3

This course is a study of the dynamics and effects of social influences on individual human behavior. In this course, students will explore such topics as attitude changes, social beliefs, roles, conformity to group processes, and prejudices with special attention given to the Middle Eastern perspective. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 303 - Psychology of Personality 3

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. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 305 - Introduction to Special Needs 3

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

PSYC 306 - Psychology of Women 3

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. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 310 - Positive Psychology 3

This course examines the 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. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 312 - Children and War 3

This course is intended to help students be aware about the consequences of war and conflicts on the mental health and well-being of children. 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. Prerequisite: None; Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 314 - Psychology for Sustainability 3

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 a range of sustainable and non-sustainable behaviors. Prerequisite: None.

PSYC 400 - Conflict Transformation 3

This course explores practical theories for understanding congregational conflict, as well as various perspectives on conflict transformation. Students will engage in reflection on their own styles of dealing with conflict and learn new ways of responding. They will explore practices of dialogue and mediation for addressing conflict interpersonal, small group and congregational settings with the goal of developing an approach to addressing inevitable situations of difference, change and conflict in a variety of situations. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 410 - Abnormal Psychology 3

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 theoretical implications of and treatments for a range of abnormal behavior.

SOCI 210 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3

This course is designed for students majoring in psychology, sociology, communications and other social sciences fields. It introduces them to advanced research design and methodology, including statistical analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 220.

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Contact Info

If you have a query about a specific major or application, please contact the relevant Administrative Assistant.

MS. NISRINE MAHMOUD

Administrative Assistant
Tel: +961 5 60 30 90 Ext. 701

E-mail: da_cas@rhu.edu.lb

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