Psychology Minor

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Objectives:

The Psychology Department recognizes that a major in psychology is not for everyone. However, students from many diverse fields and areas of interest (e.g., business administration, pre-law, pre-med, education, law enforcement, and the military) may benefit from more in-depth knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The minor in psychology is designed to allow students maximum flexibility in choosing courses to complement their current major.

Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:

Students minoring in psychology have the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will also develop the ability to review the scientific literature (using computer assisted technology) and communicate their findings through multiple media (oral presentations, written papers, and paper presentations at conferences). The curriculum for the minor has been arranged in such a fashion as to maximize the flexibility needed to match the student's individual career goals while at the same time ensuring a knowledge of the broad areas of psychology.

This minor is not approved for students majoring in psychology.

Structure of the Minor:

1. Required Courses: (13 credit hours)

2. Electives: (6 credit hours)

   Choose two:

       (PSYC 402) Cognitive Psychology
       (PSYC 404) Industrial/Organizational Psychology
       (PSYC 202) Developmental Psychology
       (PSYC 305) Social Psychology

Total Credit Hours Required—19