Suggested Supporting Programs and Minors
The Ph.D. program of study consists of two parts: a program for the major field, and a program for a minor field or a supporting program or an internal supporting program.
The program for the minor field is prescribed by the minor Department, which should be consulted for specific details.
A supporting program consists of courses drawn from at least two other fields (departments) and is intended to provide the student with knowledge and skills that complement the major field.
An internal supporting program is drawn from courses within the Department and should be in an area of psychology distinct from the student's specialty (e.g., for counseling students, experimental, psychometrics, social, industrial/organizational).
Minors or supporting programs consist of a minimum of 12 credits (about 4-6 courses). The list of minors and supporting programs below is not exhaustive. Students should consult with their advisors about creating or choosing a supporting program or minor that is best for them.
Cross-Disciplinary Minors
- Gerontology
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Science
- Human Resources & Industrial Relations
- Feminist Studies
- Interpersonal Relationships Research
Occupational Health Psychology Supporting Program (also see brochure in the printed Student Handbook)
Other Possible Supporting Programs:
Cultural Diversity:
Soc 8211 Race Relations Theory FSoS 5101 Family Systems Psy 8107 Cross-cultural Study of Personality EPsy 5461 Cross-cultural Counseling PubH 5017 Culture and Health Behavior Afro 5072 Racism:Social/Psychological Consequences for Black Americans Anth 8120 Problems in Culture Change and Applied Anthropology Spch 5451 Intercultural Speech Communications Spch 5404 Language and Culture
Marriage and Family:
FSos 8013 Qualitative Family Research Methods FSoS 5101 Family Systems FSos 8014 Quantitative Family Research Methods FSos 8032 Theories of Marital and Family Therapy FSos 8035 Assessment of Couples and Families FSos 8036 Couple and Family Therapy Research FSos 8043 Family Theory Development: A Systemic Perspective Aging:
PubH 5365 Epidemiology of Aging PA 5412 Aging and Disability Policy Psy 5138 Psychology of Aging CDis 5605 Language and Cognitive Disorders in Adults FSoS 8105 Family Gerontology Industrial Relations (IR):
Psy 5701 Organizational Staffing and Decision Making Psy 5702 Psychological Foundations of Individual Behavior in Organizations Psy 5703 Psychology of Organizational Training and Development HRIR 8044 Motivation and Work Behavior in Contemporary Organizations HRIR 8031 Staffing, Training, and Development HRIR 8041 Design and Management of Organizations HRIR 8051 Compensation and Benefits Human Development:
CPsy 8301 Developmental Psychology: Cognitive Processesg CPsy 8302 Developmental Psychology: Social and Emotional Processes EPsy 8131 Personality Development and Socialization EPsy 5434 Counseling Adults in Transition