Psychology Minor

A minor in Psychology offers students an opportunity to explore the methodology, data, and various aspects of human behavior and experience. A total of 12 credits are required.

Please note: One course in the minor must be taken at a 1000 level, 2000 level, and 3000 level or above. Additionally, one introductory applied psychology course must be completed.

Restriction: Psychology majors in all specializations cannot minor in psychology.

Requirements

A) 1000-level Course in General Psychology (3 credits): Choose One

CPSYC 1101	Introduction to Psychology	3
CPSYC 1201	Cross-Cultural Psychology	3
CPSYC 1401	Lifespan Development	3
CPSYC 1551	Psychology+: Pre-Internship Seminar	3

B) 2000-level Course in General Psychology (3 credits) - Choose One

CPSYC 2401	Child Psychology	3
CPSYC 2402	Child Homelessness	3
CPSYC 2429	Sport Psychology	3
CPSYC 2437	Characteristics of Children and Youth with Special Needs	3
CPSYC 2403	Theories of Personality	3
CPSYC 2431	Social Psychology	3
CPSYC 2433	Cognitive Psychology	3
CPSYC 2435	Psychology of Learning and Behavior Change	3
CPSYC 2437	Equity & Inclusion for Children with Disabilities	3

C) 3000-level or 4000-level Course in General Psychology (3 credits): Choose One

CPSYC 3405	Understanding Psychological Diagnoses	3
CPSYC 3407	Critical Issues in Infancy	3
CPSYC 3409	Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence	3
CPSYC 3411	Adult Development	3
CPSYC 3413	Psychology of Women	3
CPSYC 3439	Organizational Psychology	3
CPSYC 3441	Elements of Statistics in Psychology	3
CPSYC 4702	Clinical Neuropsychology	3

Special topics courses in Psychology may be substituted to complete these requirements.

D) Applied Psychology Course (3 credits) - Choose One

CPSYC 1451	Holistic Approach to Healing	3
CPSYC 2421	Introduction to Counseling	3
CPSYC 2423	Principles in Art Therapy	3
CPSYC 2623	Principles of Expressive Arts Therapy	3