The psychology minor introduces students to theoretical concepts, scientific methodologies, and real-world applications in the diverse field of psychology. The minor consists of five courses.
Requirements
Psychology Courses (5 course units)
- PSY 101 – General Psychology (with a grade of C- or higher)
- PSY 121 – Methods and Tools (with a grade of C- or higher)
- One PSY 200-level Foundation Course (with a grade of C- or higher)
- Two PSY 300-level Specialized Courses (with a grade of C- or higher; At most one can of these be an ELOPsy courses
For information on Foundation and Specialized courses, review the Psychology program overview and course descriptions. For the list of ELOPsy courses, consult the ELOPsy website.
Note: Some Specialized courses have one or more Foundation courses as prerequisites. We recommend looking at the prerequisites for the Specialized courses you may be interested in taking and planning your Foundation course accordingly. Remember that any additional Foundation courses you take will count toward your free electives.
Declare a Psychology Minor
Students are encouraged to declare their Psychology Minor as early as possible and must declare at least the semester before they graduate. Please note, the department requires students to complete PSY 101 (General Psychology) with a C- or higher before submitting the form. Please follow these steps:
- Download, complete, and save the Minor Declaration / Drop form. You do not need the Chair’s signature to submit the form (the Chair’s signature will be added once submitted to the department if the student has been approved for the Psychology Minor). Ensure that you have included your signature to avoid delay in processing your request.
- Upload your PDF to the Minor & Specializations Google Form.
Your form will be reviewed and sent to the Office of Records & Registration for processing. Please allow approximately two weeks for your PAWS to be updated. Please note that unless there is an issue with your form (i.e., you are missing a signature or you still need to complete PSY 101 with a C- or higher), you will not be contacted regarding your inquiry.
Due to the very high enrollment of psychology majors, we are unable to provide advising meetings with psychology minors. Questions about declaring the minor can be directed in person to the Psychology main office. Information about applicable courses is available in the Undergraduate Bulletin, and course descriptions are accessible in PAWS. Any remaining questions can be sent via email to the Associate Chair, Dr. Barnack-Tavlaris.