BOSTON COLLEGE
Lynch School of Education
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY and HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Minor for Students in the
Carroll School of Management
2016-2017
The Applied Psychology and Human Development minor for students in the Carroll School of
Management consists 18 credits in the Lynch School of Education. Three courses (9 credits) are
required and the remaining three courses (9 credits) must be elected from among upper level (200+)
psychology in education courses or a practicum as listed below. Please note: in some cases, a prerequisite course must be taken in order to enroll in certain courses.
Required Courses:
APSY1030
APSY1031
APSY3244
Child Growth and Development
Family, School and Society
Adult Psychology
(f)
(s)
(f,s)
Elective Courses: Students are required to register for three of the five courses below:
APSY2240
APSY3248
APSY6348
APSY6397
APSY2152
Personality Theories
Gender Roles
Culture, Community and Change
Social Issues and Social Policy
Applied Psychology and Human Development Practicum
(f,s)
(f,s)
(f,s)
(s)
(f,s)
Students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 may apply. Students may submit the
application to Campion Hall 104.
All questions should be directed to staff members in Campion Hall 104.
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Lynch School of Education
Application
Applied Psychology and Human Development Minor
for Carroll School of Management Students
2016-2017
This minor may interest students who wish to (1) deepen their knowledge of human behavior in the
areas of psychology, human development, and learning in preparation for a career in fields such as
human resource management, marketing research, or advertising; (2) gain specialized knowledge in
certain specific areas of human resources management, for example: counseling, training, personnel
assessment, family crisis assistance, drug, and alcohol abuse programs, and aging/elderly care; or (3)
prepare for employment in a government or private sector social services organization.
Application Date: _______________
Grad Year:
________________
Name:_____________________________________
Eagle ID:
________________
Current Major(s): ________________________________________________________________
Current Minor(s): ________________________________________________________________
Email Address:_____________________
Cell Phone #: ________________
Please respond to the following two questions.
1. Why do you want to complete a minor in Applied Psychology and Human Development?
(50 words maximum)
2. Briefly describe any activities or experiences you have had that are related to the minor. You
may attach your resume if you like.
Accepted ( )
Denied
( )
Other ( )______________________
Coordinator’s Signature:_______________________________________
Date: _____________
Lynch School of Education
Applied Psychology and Human Development
Department of Counseling /Developmental/Psychology
Dr. Eric Dearing
Dr. Jacqueline Lerner
Dr. Penny Hauser-Cram
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