College of Arts & Sciences

Psychology - Minor

22-23

Total hours

7

Total courses

38

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Psychology is the scientific study of all aspects of human behavior. Topics studied by psychologists include: brain function, moods and feelings, normal and abnormal thought processes, personality, interactions among people, and many more. Training in psychology emphasizes research skills, critical thinking abilities, and communication skills. Because these competencies are relevant to many domains, training in psychology provides a good foundation for many different careers.

Minor Requirements 

The minor in  Psychology requires a minimum of 22-23 hours to include the following:
 
Required Courses
  • PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology or equivalent [3-4 hours]
  • PSY 215 - Experimental Psychology [4 hours]
  • PSY 310 -  Cognition [3 hours[
  • PSY 312 - Brain and Behavior [3 hours]
  • PSY 314 - Social Psychology and Cultural Processes [3 hours]
  • PSY 323 - Developmental Psychology [3 hours

Elective

Choose one of the following electives:

  • PSY 302 - Psychology in Business and Industry [3 hours]
  • PSY 313 - Personality and Individual Differences [3 hours]
  • PSY 320 - Introduction to Forensics: Psychology and Legal Issues [3 hours]
  • PSY 331 - The Psychology of Adjustment [3 hours]
  • PSY 333 - Abnormal Psychology [3 hours]
  • PSY 350 - Careers in Psychology [3 hours]
  • PSY 375 - Special Topics in Psychology [3 hours]

Total Hours - 22-23

Psychology Minor