Applied Psychology Minor

Build connections with others in a diverse society

One of the most crucial skills for any career is the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with others. With a minor in applied psychology, you will be able to better connect and understand the points of view and challenges of others. In addition, your ability to solve and address complex problems in a diverse society will be strengthened.

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Applied psychology minor

With a minor in applied psychology, you’ll develop an interdisciplinary toolkit that will enhance your ability to solve and address complex problems.

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Add an applied psychology minor to any major

An applied psychology minor complements many of the majors that we offer here at Hamline. Explore the examples below of majors that could benefit from the knowledge and skills that you would gain through the minor.

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Education major + applied psychology minor

Pair your education degree with a minor in applied psychology to help build stronger relationships and rapport with your K-12 students and colleagues.

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Forensic and investigative science major + applied psychology minor

A forensic and investigative science degree paired with an applied psychology minor, will complement the skills you’ve gained in your major.

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Our hands-on experiential courses and one-on-one mentoring will provide you with the tools to help you succeed in a variety of careers, such as:

  • Community organizer
  • Marketing writer
  • Human resource generalist
  • Public relations manager
  • Sales consultant
  • Nurse

Applied psychology minor faculty

The applied psychology minor is an interdisciplinary minor, which means that courses are taught by faculty across a number of departments. You’ll learn about other fields of study and work with faculty outside of your major, including faculty in the following areas:

Anthropology faculty

Education and leadership faculty

English and communication studies faculty

Political science faculty

Psychology faculty

School of Business faculty

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