About this Program
Explore the complexities of human behavior.
Program Overview
The psychology minor offers a strong foundation in behavioral health. Through a variety of coursework, students learn about human and non-human animal behavior ranging from the firing of a single neuron to the death and dying process.
Please note: this minor is not open to students pursuing a major in psychology or art therapy.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
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Program Requirements
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 211 Elementary Statistics
- PSY 312 Research Methods I
One Elective From Each of the Following Three Areas
Clinical/Counseling Psychology
- PSY 203 Survey of Clinical, Community and Counseling Psychology
- PSY 204 Psychology of Death
- PSY 302 Psychology and Law
- PSY 370A Seminar: Introduction to Counseling
- PSY 431 Psychological Disorders
- PSY 434 Foundations of Psychological Testing
Developmental Psychology
- PSY 205 Social Psychology
- PSY 220 Psychology of Human Sexuality
- PSY 239 Developmental Psychology
- PSY 370H Seminar: Positive Psychology
- PSY 373 Psychology of Aging
- PYSO 221 Social Gerontology
- PSY 401 Theories of Personality
Experimental Psychology
- PSY 219 Drugs & Behavior
- PSY 300 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 301 Human Memory
- PSY 303 Animal Minds
- PSY 400 Neuropsychology
- PSY 409 Learning and Memory
- PSY 418 Physiological Psychology
- PSY 456 Behavior Modification
Total credits: 19.0
What majors pair well with the psychology minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the psychology minor.
Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration
Archaeology as a profession involves theory, and the reconstruction of ancient societies requires an understanding of human motivations and behaviors.
Art and Archaeology, Studio Art Concentration
There are strong historical and contemporary ties between the disciplines of psychology and art. This minor allows studio artists to better leverage those ties within their own art practices.
Biology
This is a good pairing for students wanting to gain insights into the biological basis for human psychological phenomena.
Early Childhood Education | Elementary/Special Education
Deepens knowledge of human psychology, which is integral to working with children and families.
English
Connects interest in literary study with human psychology and strengthens the underpinnings of character studies.
Program Contact
Assistant Professor of Psychology