Minor in Psychology
Mission
The Minor in Psychology aims to provide students from diverse academic disciplines with an understanding of psychological science grounded in critical thinking, ethical principles, and evidence-based practice.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Graduates with a Minor in Psychology will:
- Explore core psychological theories, and research findings relevant to understanding and addressing human behavior across diverse settings.
- Apply psychological principles using ethical and evidence-based reasoning to academic, professional, and real-world situations.
- Evaluate psychological information and research critically, demonstrating cultural considerations and ethical responsibilities.
Curriculum
For a Minor in Psychology you must choose 18 credits of the following courses:
Minor core requirements (6 credits):
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| PSY201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY234 | Development Across Life Span | 3 |
Minor electives (12 credits):
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| PSY202 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY206 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY302 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY303 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY304 | Psychology of Youth | 3 |
| PSY311 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY313 | Wellbeing | 3 |
| PSY314 | Mindfulness | 3 |
| PSY315 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY316 | Social Development and Parenting | 3 |
| PSY317 | Advanced Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences | 3 |
| PSY318 | Computational Neurosciences | 3 |
| PSY319 | Neurolinguistics | 3 |
| PSY320 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY322 | Mind and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY323 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY324 | Theories of Learning | 3 |
| PSY326 | Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSY327 | Contemporary Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY328 | Introduction to Psychometrics | 3 |
| PSY329 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY335 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY405 | Introduction to Psychoanalysis | 3 |
| PSY406 | Psycho-oncology | 3 |
| PSY407 | Introduction to CBT | 3 |
| PSY408 | Introduction to Projective testing | 3 |
| PSY411 | The Psychology of Attachment | 3 |
| PSY413 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY415 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY417 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY425 | Adult Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY427 | Psychology and Trauma | 3 |
| PSY446 | Psychology of Eating | 3 |
| PSY466 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| PSY498 | Topics in Psychology | 3 |