Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality Minor

Degree Requirements

The College of Saint Rose maintains strong roots in religion and spirituality. This minor will allow students to select courses offered by the Departments of Psychology and Religious Studies to support such interests. This combination of disciplines is recognized by the American Psychological Association’s Division 36, The Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Students pursuing this minor will complete an introductory course in psychology followed by a core set of preselected courses in Psychology and a core set of courses in Religious Studies to be selected in consultation with a full-time Religious Studies faculty member.

Total Credits: 21

Required Courses: (3 credits)

PSY 111

Foundations of Psychology 2

3

Religious Studies Courses:

Any 3 RLS courses chosen in advisement with an RLS faculty member.

Additional Recommended Courses:

PSY 310	Social Psychology	3
PSY 333	Positive Psychology	3
PSY 352	Health Psychology	3
PSY 250	Devel Psy: Childhood	3
PSY 252	Devel Psy:Adoles & Emerg Adult	3
PSY 254	Devel Psy: Adulthood & Aging	3

Psychology Courses: (9 credits)

PSY 290	Thanatology	3
PSY 365	Introduction to Psychotherapy	3
PSY 363	Abnormal Psychology	3
	or
PSY 400	Personality	3