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Psychology – Minor

Psychology

The Psychology minor encourages students to view human thoughts, feelings and behavior from both interpersonal and intrapersonal perspectives, examining their own experiences in light of relationships with others. The Psychology minor curriculum allows students to select from core electives in psychology to individualize their exploration of human behavior in many social and organizational contexts.

PATHWAY #1: For students using PSY 101 to satisfy the Social Sciences GE requirement :

Step 1: Complete PSY 101

Step 2: Complete at least 1 course from 4 of the 5 areas (see table below for specific courses)

1. Developmental

2. Biological

3. Cognitive

4. Clinical

5. Sociocultural

PATHWAY #2: For students who are NOT using PSY 101 to satisfy the Social Sciences GE requirement

Step 1: Complete PSY 101

Step 2: Complete at least 1 course from 3 of the 5 areas (see table below for specific courses)

AREA COURSES

Developmental

  • PSY 305: Human Development across the Lifespan

Biological

  • PSY 411: Biopsychology

Cognitive

  • PSY 303: Psychology of Learning and Cognition
  • PSY 304: Human Motivation

Clinical

  • PSY 311: Personality Theory
  • PSY 313: Introduction to Disability Studies
  • PSY 412: Psychological Disorders
  • PSY 415: Communication and Counseling Skills

Sociocultural

  • PSY 300: Psychology Applied to Daily Life: Life Beyond my Athletic Identity
  • PSY 306: Psychology of Human Sexuality
  • PSY 309: Social Psychology
  • PSY 310: Close Relationships
  • PSY 312: Sport Psychology
  • PSY 314: Psychology of Women in Organizations
  • PSY 316: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • PSY 317: Queer Identities in the Psychology Context
  • PSY 383: Cultural Issues in Psychology

PATHWAY #1: For students using PSY 101 to satisfy the Social Sciences GE requirement :

Step 1: Complete PSY 101

Step 2: Complete at least 1 course from 4 of the 5 areas (see table below for specific courses)

1. Developmental

2. Biological

3. Cognitive

4. Clinical

5. Sociocultural

PATHWAY #2: For students who are NOT using PSY 101 to satisfy the Social Sciences GE requirement

Step 1: Complete PSY 101

Step 2: Complete at least 1 course from 3 of the 5 areas (see table below for specific courses)

AREA COURSES

Developmental

  • PSY 305: Human Development across the Lifespan

Biological

  • PSY 411: Biopsychology

Cognitive

  • PSY 303: Psychology of Learning and Cognition
  • PSY 304: Human Motivation

Clinical

  • PSY 311: Personality Theory
  • PSY 313: Introduction to Disability Studies
  • PSY 412: Psychological Disorders
  • PSY 415: Communication and Counseling Skills

Sociocultural

  • PSY 300: Psychology Applied to Daily Life: Life Beyond my Athletic Identity
  • PSY 306: Psychology of Human Sexuality
  • PSY 309: Social Psychology
  • PSY 310: Close Relationships
  • PSY 312: Sport Psychology
  • PSY 314: Psychology of Women in Organizations
  • PSY 316: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • PSY 317: Queer Identities in the Psychology Context
  • PSY 383: Cultural Issues in Psychology

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