Psychology Minor
Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology. Students will develop an understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in Psychology.
Objective 1.1: Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in Psychology as a social science.
Objective 1.2: Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology as a natural science.
Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking. Students will develop scientific reasoning and problem solving skills. They will be able to understand and apply basic research methodology in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Objective 2.1: Students will be able to understand and apply basic research design strategies.
Objective 2.2: Students will be able to understand and apply basic data analysis strategies.
Goal 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World. Students will develop an understanding of ethically and socially responsible behaviors in professional and personal settings in a landscape of increasing diversity.
Objective 3.1: Students will understand and apply ethical psychological principles.
Objective 3.2: Students will be able to understand diversity, appreciate ethical behavior, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of Psychology as a discipline.
Goal 4: Communication. Students will demonstrate competence in written and oral communication skills.
Objective 4.1: Students will demonstrate competence in written communication.
Objective 4.2: Students will demonstrate competence in oral communication.
Completing a Psychology minor requires six courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 100 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 101 | Intro Psychology Seminar | |
| PSY 120 | Lifespan Development 1 | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Biological Bases of Behavior 1 | 3 |
| Select three additional courses from the following: | 9 | |
PSY 121-129 or 131 or 170 | ||
| Multicultural Psychology | ||
PSY 220-230 | ||
PSY 233-269 | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Psychology minors are strongly advised to complete PSY 100, PSY 120, PSY 201, and 100-level electives BEFORE taking 200-level psychology electives. PSY 210 may be substituted for PSY 120 or PSY 201.
The academic advisor for minors is the departmental Advising Coordinator, Dr. Josephine Shih