Psychology Minor

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Program Description:

The psychology minor is available for students who would like to gain a better understanding of psychological processes. Students in a wide variety of majors may benefit by supplementing their knowledge and skill with a stronger background in psychology. The minor is flexible and allows students to select subsets of courses that are appropriate for particular majors. Students in biology, business, communication, computer science, education, nursing, and sociology may find that the psychology minor enhances their educational goals. The minor may be fulfilled by completing the following requirements.

Admission Requirements:

GPA of 2.0 or more

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Be familiar with current theory and research in diverse areas of psychology
2. Have skills in integrating and communicating about psychological knowledge

For more information visit:

• Psychology Minor
• Department of Psychology
• College of Science and Mathematics

Program Requirements:

Departmental Core Requirements

• PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4

PSYCHOLOGY CORE COURSES: 9 HOURS

Select 9 hours from:

• PSY 3210 - Cognition and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3610 - Conditioning and Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3710 - Perception Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3910 - Behavioral Neuroscience I Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3310 - Personality Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3410 - Lifespan Development Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3510 - Social Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3040 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3090 - Psychology of Health Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 3600 - Human Factors Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3 * Requires PSY 3210 as a prerequisite

PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES: 9 HOURS

• Choose from PSY 2000-2990 level psychology courses and Psychology 3000 level core courses listed above not already used for the 9 hours of core courses)

Total: 21 Hours