Minor in Psychology in the Workplace

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The Psychology in the Workplace Minor helps individuals grow in workplace settings and roles. You’ll learn how to apply psychological principles to the workplace.

Topics covered include employee selection, motivation, performance, behavior, occupational positions, social and cultural factors, and scientific principles that guide the field.

Note: No more than 10 credits in the minor can be duplicated with a major in the School of Psychology. No more than 10 credits can be transferred to meet minor requirements.

For additional information, please call the department at 509.359.6227 or email us at psychology@ewu.edu.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Psychology in the Workplace Minor

This minor is designed to provide development for individuals interested in advancing in workplace settings and roles. No more than 10 credits in the minor can be duplicated with a major in the School of Psychology.  No more than 10 credits can be transferred to meet minor requirements.   

Required Courses
PSYC 309SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY5
PSYC 374CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY5
PSYC 381SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY5
PSYC 461INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY5
Elective Courses-choose one of the following4-5
THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS
TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
CONDITIONING AND LEARNING
Total Credits24-25