Psychology*

Description

In the psychology concentration, students explore life's most intriguing mysteries. They learn about memory, stress, child development and more from renowned faculty. Through engaging coursework and experiential learning opportunities, students investigate the human experience from a scientific perspective. Graduates gain a nuanced grasp of psychological principles and methods, enhancing how they approach individual, collective and societal concerns. They're prepared for impactful careers and skilled in navigating our intricate, data-driven world

Program requirements

The minor in psychology consists of completing 18 credit hours of coursework in psychology. Twelve credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level, of which at least six credit hours must be completed in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology. All courses for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.

Required Course -- 3 credit hours
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology M (SB) (3)

Minor Electives (choose five) -- 15 credit hours
PSY 290: Research Methods M (L or SG) (4)
PSY 302: The Psychology of Positive Leadership (3)
PSY 309: Sleep and Dreaming (3)
PSY 310: Consumer Psychology (3)
PSY 315: Personality Theory and Research (SB) (3)
PSY 320: Learning and Motivation (3)
PSY 323: Sensation and Perception (3)
PSY 324: Memory and Cognition (3)
PSY 325: Physiological Psychology (3)
PSY 330: Statistical Methods (CS) (3)
PSY 335: Positive Psychology (3)
PSY 341: Developmental Psychology (SB) (3)
PSY 350: Social Psychology (SB) (3)
PSY 366: Psychological Disorders (SB) (3)
PSY 370: Interpersonal Relationships (SB) (3)
PSY 390: Experimental Psychology (L) (3)
PSY 394: Dog Behavior (3)
PSY 394: Foundations of Human Sexual Behavior (3)

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.