Minor in Psychology
Our minor in psychology will compliment your major field of study with knowledge and experience that will enhance your understanding of human behavior and interdisciplinary inquiry.
What Will I Learn?
Upon successful completion of the program you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a general understanding of psychological theories and concepts.
- Differentiate among the psychological subspecialties.
- Critically evaluate psychological research.
- Apply psychological concepts and theories to other fields and daily lives in order to understand behaviors of individuals and groups
Curriculum
For a Minor in Psychology you must choose 18 credits of the following courses:
Minor core requirements (6 credits):
Number | Course | Cr |
---|---|---|
PSY201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
And one of the two courses listed below: | ||
PSY202 | Child Psychology | 3 |
Or | ||
PSY234 | Development Across Life Span | 3 |
Minor electives (12 credits):
Number | Course | Cr |
---|---|---|
Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY202 | Child Psychology | 3 |
PSY234 | Development Across Life Span (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY203 | Psychology of Youth (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY311 | Exceptional Child (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
Mind, Brain and Learning | ||
PSY256 | Sensation and Perception (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY322 | Mind and Behavior (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY295 | Theories of Learning (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY303 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
Socio-cultural and Organizational Psychology | ||
PSY335 | Industrial Organizational Psychology (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY204 | Social Psychology (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY267 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
Mental Health and Special Topics | ||
PSY320 | Theories of Personality (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY425 or |
Abnormal Psychology (pre-requisite PSY 201) Mental Health Clinical Intensive |
3 |
PSY466 | Counseling Psychology (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |
PSY498 | Topics in Psychology (pre-requisite PSY 201) | 3 |