Minor in Psychology
A minor in psychology complements most other academic disciplines and provides students with a solid foundation in psychology that will enhance vocational or avocational pursuits. A minimum of five courses with a total of at least 15 credit hours in psychology constitutes a minor. Courses for the minor must include General Psychology (110, with or without lab), Statistical Methods (PSY 201), and one course, with or without laboratory, chosen from the experimental psychology course group.
Minimum 15 credits
Core courses: | 6-7 credits | |
PSY 110 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
PSY 111 | Laboratory in General Experimental Psychology (optional) | 1 credit |
PSY 201 | Statistical Methods | 3 credits |
One course from the following options (with or without a laboratory): | 3 credits | |
PSY 215 | Life Span Development | 3 credits |
PSY 225 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
PSY 235 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
PSY 245 | Physiological Psychology | 3 credits |
PSY 250 | Principles and Applications of Learning | 3 credits |
PSY 345 | Sensation and Perception | 3 credits |
PSY 350 | Human Cognition | 3 credits |
PSY 375 | Human Neuropsychology | 3 credits |
Six* additional credits in Psychology | 6 credits | |
Total | 15 credits | |
*Students in the College of Nursing and Health Professions are required to complete at least 18 total credits in Psychology to earn a minor. |