Psychology Minor

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the minor in Psychology, students will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts in psychology.
• Understand basic research methods in psychology.
• Critically evaluate empirical support for various theories and findings.
• Apply psychological content and skills to career goals.

Academic Requirements

Psychology does not permit the double use of courses in its major with a minor. All Psychology courses must have a “C” or better.

Requirements for Psychology Minor: 18 Credits

• PSYC 101 - General Psychology (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
• Complete two additional PSYC courses from Domains I-III in the list below. Credits: 6

Domain I

Select one course from the following list.  Credits: 3

• PSYC 301 - Sensation and Perception (COM) Credits: 3
• PSYC 305 - Learning and Conditioning Credits: 3
• PSYC 406 - Cognitive Psychology (COM) Credits: 3
• PSYC 411 - Physiological Psychology (COM) Credits: 3
• PSYC 414 - Drugs and Behavior (COM) Credits: 3
• PSYC 417 - Health Psychology (COM) Credits: 3

Domain II

Select one course from the following list.  Credits: 3

• PSYC 244 - Environmental Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 327 - Child Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 364 - Cross Cultural Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 367 - Psychological Gender Issues Credits: 3
• PSYC 441 - Social Psychology (COM) Credits: 3
• PSYC 443 - Social Psychology of Prejudice (COM) Credits: 3

Domain III

Select one course from the following list.  Credits: 3

• PSYC 331 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (COM) Credits: 3
• PSYC 357 - Psychological Therapies Credits: 3
• PSYC 358 - Behavior Modification Credits: 3
• PSYC 427 - Child Psychopathology Credits: 3
• PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (COM) Credits: 3
• PSYC 492 - Topics (COM) Credits: 1-4 (3 credits required) (Organizational Development)

Total Required Credits: 18