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Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality Minor

Program Overview:

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.

Program Contacts:

Dr. Jeanne Wiley

Chair, Philosophy & Religious Studies Department

Email: wileyj@strose.edu

Dr. Robert Flint

Chair, Psychology Department

Email: flintr@strose.edu

Minor Requirements (21 credits):

Psychology Courses:

PSY 111Foundations of Psychology 2

3

PSY 290Psy Perspct on Death& Dying

3

PSY 365Introduction to Psychotherapy

3

PSY 363Abnormal Psychology

3

or

PSY 400Personality

3

Religious Studies Courses:

Any 3 RLS courses (9 credits total) chosen in advisement with an RLS faculty member.

Optional Recommended Courses:

PSY 250Developmental Psych: Childhood

3

PSY 252Devel Psy:Adoles & Emerg Adult

3

PSY 254Devel Psy: Adulthood & Aging

3

PSY 310Social Psychology

3

PSY 334The Science of Happiness

3

PSY 352Health Psychology

3