Minor in Psychology
Multilingual
18
credits
For students entering the program at the Sophomore level
(holders of a recognized Baccalaureate or Freshman diploma - equivalent to 30 credits)
Courses
Minor Requirements
PSY201Introduction to Psychology
3 credits
This introductory course is also enrolled in general education as a prerequisite for students who will pursue psychology training. This course will provide students with the basic concepts in psychology and will facilitate their access to knowledge during their academic curriculum. It includes the following objectives: understanding psychology from a historical and a theoretical perspective (Gestalt, phenomenological, experimental, scientific, psychoanalytic and cognitive, etc.); understanding the various fields of psychology (clinical, experimental, developmental, educational, social, etc.) and the different methods used (experimental, clinical, psychometric, projective, etc.); providing an appropriate approach to personality issues - basic needs, affective and emotional (feelings, emotions), intellectual (cognition, memory) and social (social influence).
PSY214Developmental Psychology
3 credits
The course has two segments given in two sequential phases: childhood and adolescence 1st segment: Childhood Allows students to: get familiar with basic concepts and notions of childhood developmental psychology (stages, phases and developmental factors); understand the major theoretical approaches (maturational, behavioral, psychoanalytical, cognitive constructivism and psychosocial approaches); identify the main characteristics belonging to each developmental stage on the biological, intellectual, affective, sexual, social and moral level. 2nd segment: Adolescence Allows students to: understand the adolescent phase in the developmental process note each function belonging to this stage pinpoint the process of Self-consolidation, the construction of the identity, achieving maturity as well as choices and decision-making processes.
PSY305Clinical Psychoanalysis I
3 credits
This course is divided into two segments: the first segment enables students to recognize essential psychoanalytical notions based on Sigmund Freud’s theories, particularly the discovery of the unconscious, psychic apparatus, psychosexual development and fundamentals of analytical therapy; the second segment allows students to identify leading figures in psychoanalysis, namely the postFreudian authors (Anna Freud, Melanie Klein, etc.), as well as neoFreudians (Alfred Adler, Carl G. Jung, etc.) The course aims to offer the students a means to adopt a psychoanalytical method of interpretation that can be applied in clinical psychology.
PSY311Theories and Models of Personality
3 credits
The course consists of two complementary sections: the first section concerns a personality study through different standpoints of psychoanalysis and dynamic psychology, existential and humanistic psychology, psychometrics and factor analysis, behavioral psychology and through theories of learning including various affiliated methods and theories; the second section helps students in learning the application of various personality assessment methods.
PSY330Social Psychology
3 credits
First, this course explains the basic concepts in the various fields of social psychology, namely values, norms, opinions, attitudes and roles, social interactions, communication, and information. The course then develops the group notion and covers its theoretical perspectives (cohesion, interaction process, conflicts, and resistances, etc.) and group animation (methods, techniques and applications). The practice of social interactions is inherent to this teaching (role plays, information clips, case simulations…).
PSY366Personal and Professional Development in Occupational Psychology
3 credits
The course objectives are: personal development (psychological orientation and counseling);and professional development (establishing the necessary link between personality and professionalism, as the set of jobrelated skills needed to practice a trade). The course develops the following themes: key knowledge in Counseling Psychology; the main models and types of intervention in counseling; guidance in counseling and occupational mobility; knowledge of the different types of intervention (recruitment and guidance interview, review interview, counseling interview); and knowledge of various ethical and deontological aspects of human labor. At the end of the course, students will know how to conduct interviews in guidance, counseling, and support for personal and professional development.
PSY455Psychological Management of Human Resources
3 credits
This course is divided into two parts: the first part includes the objectives, components and knowledge bases of the HR function within organizations; the second part addresses the psychological management of problematic issues pertaining to management, labor relations and their consequences. This course develops humanistic approaches (motivation satisfactionimplication), interactionist approaches (illustrating the actors and their strategic approach) and symbolist approaches (illustration of corporate culture).
PSY467Group Management Functioning and Dynamics
3 credits
The course focuses on theoretical models of the functioning and management of groups, as well as on notions of intergroup communication and its application on different levels: group, family, individual and organizational. Students will be required to participate in a group dynamics session and write a summary report of their personal experience within the group.
Mission
The minor in psychology focuses on human behavior and psychological functioning. Our mission is to provide undergraduate minors with courses and related experiences that provide solid foundations for advanced study and careers in many fields. Students often pursue careers in business, law, nutrition, human resources, architecture, and many others, with a minor in psychology. The minor in psychology can thus be used to strengthen qualifications for any job requiring “people skills”.
Program Educational Objectives
1. Students will be able to select courses that fit with their major and support their career goals.
2. Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives and historical trends in psychology.
3. Students will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
Program Outcomes
a. Students will define key concepts of the different domains of psychology, which constitute the basis of the bachelor’s degree.
b. Correlate the basic notions of psychoanalysis and target the relationship between theory and analytical practice in clinical settings.
c. Distinguish the different theoretical perspectives of social psychology, develop conceptual skills of communication and put into practice group functioning.
d. Recognize the foundations of the psychology of child, adolescent and adult development, and highlight the relative characteristics of each stage.
e. Put into practice the fundamental concepts of ergonomics, making a priority work-health and worktime relations, and analyzing sociologically the institutional environment.
f. Develop psychological management of management issues, developments of labor and their consequences.