Academics

Minor in Psychology

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Objectives

The minor in Psychology is particularly useful for students who wish to complement their chosen major with psychology courses relevant to their area of study, as well as for students who wish to gain a general knowledge of Psychology for application to their own lives.

The minor is designed to enable the student:

  • To understand and evaluate psychological research and literature
  • To choose courses which complement and relate to the major field of study
  • To explore a particular interest in Psychology in depth

Requirements and Curriculum

requirements for the minor in psychological science
PSY 1100 General Psychology  3 cr. OR
PSY 1200 Human Growth and Development  3 cr.
AND CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  • PSY 2110 Introduction to Research Methods  3 cr.
  • *CJ 3130 Criminal Justice Research Methods  3 cr.
  • *HMSV 2050 Research Methods in Human Services Practice  3 cr.
  • SOC 3130 Basic Skills of Social Research  3 cr.

NOTE: *Students who take a research course that is not PSY 2110 are required to take an extra elective course in Psychological Science to fulfill the 18 credits in Psychological Science.

ELECTIVES
In addition to the two core courses, students must take a minimum of two electives from Group 1.  The additional three or four electives may be selected from either Group 1 or 2.
GROUP 1 ELECTIVES
  • PSY 2140 Cognitive Neuroscience  3 cr.
  • PSY 2300 Psychology of Personality  3 cr.
  • PSY 2350 Abnormal Psychology  3 cr.
  • PSY 2500 Social Psychology  3 cr.
  • PSY 2810 Cognitive Development  3 cr.
  • PSY 2820 Perceptual Development  3 cr.
  • PSY 2830 Socio-Emotional and Personality Development  3 cr.
  • PSY 2840 Developmental Psychopathology  3 cr.
  • PSY 2950 Addictive Behaviors  3 cr.
  • PSY 3420 Biological Psychology  3 cr.
  • PSY 3430 Sensation and Perception  3 cr.
  • PSY 3500 Psychology of Learning  3 cr.
  • PSY 3530 Motivation  3 cr.
  • PSY 3550 Cognition  3 cr.

GROUP 2 ELECTIVES
  • PSY 2230 Adolescent Psychology  3 cr.
  • PSY 2370 Interpersonal Effectiveness  3 cr.
  • PSY 2450 Psychological Testing  3 cr.
  • PSY 2610 Organizational Psychology  3 cr.
  • PSY 2645 Psychology of Human Resources  3 cr.
  • PSY 2660 Psychology of Sport and Exercise  3 cr.
  • PSY 2665 Health Psychology  3 cr.
  • PSY 2680 Psychology in Action  3 cr.
  • PSY 2700 Educational Psychology  3 cr.
NOTE:  The remaining required courses may be selected from any one of the above mentioned areas or from the general electives.


Course descriptions can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

 

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