Minoring in Psychology

The Undergraduate Psychology Program offers courses designed to help the student understand the complexity of human behavior. Throughout their coursework, students who minor in psychology learn how to answer questions about human behavior through empirical research and theoretical analysis. The curriculum for the undergraduate minor in psychology is designed to introduce the student to the theoretical foundation and fundamental principles of the discipline.

In addition to personal development, the knowledge and skills acquired in pursing this course of study in psychology, students discover how psychological principles applies to a variety of pursuits following graduation including graduate school, business, sports, the law, and human service.

Degree Requirements

Total program: 28 semester hours

Prerequisite

4 semester hours

PSY 101Principles of Psychology4

Core Requirements

24 semester hours

PSY 312Psychological Disorders4
PSY 400History of Psychology4
PSY 407Life-Span Development4
PSY 409Multicultural Psychology4
Select two of the following:8
PSY 303
Learning and Behavior Change
PSY 306
Cognitive Psychology
PSY 308
Social Psychology
PSY 320
Advanced Statistics and Design
PSY 405
Behavioral Neuroscience
One 300 or 400-level PSY elective
Total Semester Hours24