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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

Group I

PSY 1100 General Psychology or
PSY 1200 Human Growth and Development 3 S.H.
PSY 2110 Introduction to Research Methods 3 S.H.
Subtotal 6 S.H.

Group II (Take one course from each of any three of the four areas below. See description of these areas under the Psychology Major in the University Catalog)

Basic Processes
Social/Clinical
Applied/Industrial
Organizational and Developmental
Subtotal 9 S.H.

Psychology Elective (choose from any of the above mentioned areas or the general electives)

Subtotal 3 S.H.

Total for minor

18 S.H.