Minor in Critical Psychology
Minor in Critical Psychology
The School of Undergraduate Studies offers a minor in Critical Psychology. Students will still earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies but have the option of selecting the minor to deepen their studies and skills in this area.
About Critical Psychology
Critical psychology examines critical perspectives within psychology. It highlights ways in which mainstream psychology has reinforced unjust practices, impacting people in general, and historically marginalized groups in particular. Traditional psychology has historically stopped with their analysis at the level of the person. Any discussion of society is generally related to the individual's functioning in society or how they are affected by society. Critical psychology draws heavily from a multifaceted analysis that takes into consideration: society, systems of power, environment, and at CIIS, spiritual activism.
Course of Study for the Minor in Critical Psychology
Students will acquire the knowledge as well as the theoretical and practical skills that prepare them for graduate school, community engagement, and/or activist work. Some critical psychology themes students will explore include: history of psychology, liberatory practices for well-being, transformative social action, impact of modernity on psyche, decolonizing research methodologies, integral approaches, and the politics of a science of people. Peruse the course of study, sample course descriptions, and learning outcomes to learn more about the skill set of this minor.
Application Prerequisites for Minor in Critical Psychology
The minor in Critical Psychology has additional application prerequisites:- Student must have taken the following 3 courses in the last 7 years with a grade of 'B' or better:
- General or introductory psychology (3 units)
- Second psychology course (3 units)
- Third psychology course or sociology or anthropology course (3 units)
- Requirements must be met before the student's entry into the program.
