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Certificates, Programs and Minors
psychology. The minor prepares students to become informed, lifelong
consumers of psychology. It also provides some background in
psychology that can help build a foundation for many fields of
graduate or professional study and careers.
Rationale. Gaining exposure to the science of human behavior
through the Psychology minor can be of substantial benefit for
students in many disciplines. The minor provides opportunities to
hone critical thinking, research and writing skills, which are crucial in
any field. Students also can explore topics and issues that might help
direct their career choices. Any major pairs well with a Psychology
minor.
Minor coordinator. Professor Daryl Wout, Department of
Psychology (646.557.4652, dwout@jjay.cuny.edu)
Requirements: Any student who is not majoring in Forensic
Psychology can earn a minor in Psychology by taking six of the ten
courses listed below.
Credits
Subtotal: 18
Select six
Psychology 101 General Psychology I
Psychology 200 General Psychology II
Psychology 221 Social Psychology
Psychology 231 Child Psychology
Psychology 236 Group Dynamics
Psychology 242 Abnormal Psychology
Psychology 243 Theories of Personality
Psychology 266 Psychology of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Psychology 275 Family Conflict and the Family Court
Psychology 370 Psychology and the Law or Psychology 372
Psychology of Criminal Behavior
Statistics 250 Principles and Methods of Statistics
Total: 18
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MINOR (Department of
Public Management)
Description and rationale. Wherever a career leads, it will
inevitably involve management. The minor in Public Administration
gives students an understanding of how administration works, how
policy gets made, and how to excel as a manager in government, nonprofit
and corporate organizations. The supervision, planning and
budgeting skills you acquire in the Public Administration minor will
prove valuable as you advance towards a leadership role in any
organization that helps carry out the business of government.
Minor coordinators. Professors Warren Benton (212.237.8089,
wbenton@jjay.cuny.edu) and Patrick O’Hara (212.237.8086,
pohara@jjay.cuny.edu), Department of Public Management
Requirements: To receive the minor, you must complete 18 credits
(six courses) from the following public administration courses.
“Special topics” courses in public administration or public
administration graduate courses taken by academically-eligible
seniors can also be applied to the minor.
Note: The minor in Public Administration is not available to
students who are majoring in Public Administration.
Credits
Subtotal: 3
Required
Public Administration 240 Introduction to Public Administration
Subtotal: 15
Select five
Public Administration 241 Computer Applications in Public
Administration
Public Administration 260 International Public Administration
Public Administration 314 Leadership, Supervision and Performance
Public Administration 340 Planning
Public Administration 343 Administration of Financial Resources
Public Administration 346 Administration of Personnel Resources
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