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Twin Cities Campus
Interpersonal Relationships Research MinorInstitute of Child Development
College of Education and Human Development
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, S354 Elliott Hall, 75 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-626-0025)
Email:
simps108@umn.edu
The minor in interpersonal relationships research provides doctoral students with a broad theoretical and methodological foundation for research on behavioral interaction patterns between two persons and the impact of these interactions.
A recently recognized and rapidly advancing interdisciplinary field of scientific inquiry, interpersonal relationships research has its roots in psychology, sociology, family studies, communication, and nursing. The program brings together faculty and students from eight University departments and schools.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Admission to the interpersonal relationships research graduate minor is contingent upon prior admission to a doctoral program in a degree-granting department. Admission to the minor program is limited and only by permission of the director of graduate studies in interpersonal relationships research.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Doctoral
Required Coursework
IREL 8001 - Proseminar in Interpersonal Relationships Research
(2.0 cr)
IREL 8021 - Seminar: Statistical and Methodological Issues in Research on Dyadic Relationships
(3.0 cr)
PSY 5204 - Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
(3.0 cr)
or
PSY 8202 - Close Relationships
(3.0 cr)
6 additional credits selected in consultation with minor adviser.
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |