May 20, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Psychology Minor


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Psychology is a science that studies behavior from psychological, biological, and social perspectives. Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. The discipline embraces all aspects of the human experience - from the functions of the brain to the actions of nations, from child development to care for the aged. In every conceivable setting from scientific research centers to mental healthcare services, “the understanding of behavior” is the enterprise of psychologists.

A Psychology minor may be added to any degree plan except the Psychology major, and the double and dual majors with Psychology.

General Requirements

The minor in Psychology requires the following:

  • At least 20 credit hours of PSY course work, 11 of which must be upper-division (3000+ level).
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
  • A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all course work taken towards the minor.

Course Requirements


Foundation Courses


Before attempting other course requirements, students should complete the following two required foundation courses.

Core Content Courses


Complete two courses from those listed below. Only one course from PSY 3130, 3140, or 3200 may count toward this requirement.

Electives


Complete 5-7 credit hours of PSY course electives to meet total and upper-division requirements for the minor.

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