Minoring in Psychology
Psychology Minors must take at least 21 credits of Psychology, including Introductory (201 & 202), and two advanced courses, either numbered 370 to 390 or 450 to 470. Beyond these requirements students must complete at least three other classes to reach 21 credits, although minors may take more credits in psychology if they desire. Psychology minors are not required to complete Statistics (301) or Research Methods (302).
note: Minors are declared after all credits have been completed, just prior to graduation. You do not declare a psychology minor at the same time as when you declare your major.
Below is a breakdown of the psychology courses available for minors to choose from, arranged into three sections. Click on the name of a course to see a description.
1. Introductory Package (take both of these):
201: Psychology as a Natural Science (3 credits)
202: Psychology as Social Science (3 credits)
2. Advanced Coursework (pick any two of these):
Advanced Courses(Psyc 201 or 202 is a prerequisite for all advanced courses. Specific prerequisites are listed as appropriate)371 History and Systems of Psychology 372 Motivation & Emotion 373 Human Sexuality 374 Close Relationships (314) 375 Decision Making 376 Health Psychology 377 Evolutionary Psychology 378 Psychology of Religion 390 Individual Differences & Testing |
Advanced Seminar/Supervised Research(Permission of instructor or advisor required) |
3. Electives (take at least three of these):
Lower-Level Courses |
Advanced Courses
(Psyc 201 or 202 is a prerequisite for all advanced courses. Specific prerequisites are listed as appropriate) |
Advanced Seminar/Supervised Research
(Permission of instructor or advisor required) |
| * all these classes are worth 3 credits, except for directed readings, independent research, and internship, which may be taken for 1-3 credits. |
201 (3 credits)+ 202 (3 credits) + 2 advanced courses (2 classes x 3 credits each)+ three electives (3 classes x 3 credits each) = 21 credits
The official description of the Psychology Minor is available in the course catalog.
Download the Declaration of Minor Form from the Registrar's website.
