Psychology Minor

Psychology Minor

Come join a continuum of theory and experimentation that’s only a century and a half old, with fresh discoveries being made every day.

This minor enhances any degree, providing the fundamentals of human interaction–a major asset for future careers. Using a balance of theoretical and experimental work, our program will provide you with a broad understanding of psychological theories and cognitive science. All of this takes place within small, discussion-rooted classes, a hallmark of the liberal arts tradition.

Guided by our renowned, approachable faculty, you’ll hone your ability to wrestle with unfamiliar problems and ethical issues, the tools to investigate topics in-depth, and the communication skills needed to share information with others. We’re committed to providing you with hands-on opportunities, both in formal classes and through directed laboratory, field research opportunities at home and abroad, and independent study.

 

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Psychology, Minor

Requirements

Foundation

Take the following required courses:

  • Introduction to Psychology (4 units)
  • Psych Methods & Analysis I (3 units)

Electives

Take a minimum of 14 units of Psychology electives, 6 units of which must be 300-level or higher.

  • Human Development (4 units)
  • Personality Psychology (4 units)
  • Social Psychology (4 units)
  • Helping Professions: Foundati (3 units)
  • Psych Methods & Analysis II (5 units)
  • Psychobiology (4 units)
  • Sensation & Perception (4 units)
  • Cognitive Science (4 units)
  • Neuropsychology (4 units)
  • Brain, Language & Culture (4 units)
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 units)
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology EL (1 units)
  • Psychology of Gender (3 units)
  • Human Sexualities (4 units)
  • Transpersonal Psychology (3 units)
  • Infancy & Childhood (4 units)
  • Middle Childhood (3 units)
  • Middle Childhood EL (1 units)
  • Adolescent Development (3 units)
  • Adult Development (3 units)
  • Neurodiversity & Psy of Disab (4 units)
  • Psychology of the Family (4 units)
  • Prejudice and Stereotyping (3 units)
  • Attitudes and Attitude Change (3 units)
  • Groups/Organizations/Societies (4 units)
  • Organizational Psychology (3 units)
  • Motivation & Emotion (3 units)
  • Psychopathology (4 units)
  • Forensic Psychology (3 units)
  • Personal & Professional Adjust (3 units)
  • Health Psychology (3 units)
  • Topics in Assessment & Testing (4 units)
  • Topics on Culture, Race, & Eth (4 units)
  • Topics in Psychology (3-4 units)
  • Seminar in Psychology (4 units)
  • Advanced Psych Statistics (4 units)
  • Experimental Research (5 units)
  • Field Placement (3 units)
  • Field Placement EL (1 units)
  • Independent Study (1-4 units)
  • Adult Dev(lower Div) (1 units)
  • Effect Help(low Div) (1 units)
  • Introduction to Psychology (4 units)
  • General Psychology (3 units)
  • Early Childhood Literacy Dev (1 units)
  • Meditation (1 units)
  • Advanced Meditation (1 units)
  • Psych Methods & Analysis I (3 units)
  • Transfer Research and Stats (3-5 units)
  • Human Development (4 units)
  • Personality Psychology (4 units)
  • Social Psychology (4 units)
  • Helping Professions: Foundati (3 units)
  • Transfer Course (1-5 units)
  • Psych Methods & Analysis II (5 units)
  • Psych Methods Lab
  • Psychobiology (4 units)
  • Psychobiology Lab
  • Sensation & Perception (4 units)
  • Cognitive Science (4 units)
  • Neuropsychology (4 units)
  • Brain, Language & Culture (4 units)
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 units)
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology EL (1 units)
  • Psychology of Gender (3 units)
  • Human Sexualities (4 units)
  • Transpersonal Psychology (3 units)
  • Infancy & Childhood (4 units)
  • Middle Childhood (3 units)
  • Middle Childhood EL (1 units)
  • Adolescent Development (3 units)
  • Adult Development (3 units)
  • Neurodiversity & Psy of Disab (4 units)
  • Psychology of the Family (4 units)
  • Prejudice and Stereotyping (3 units)
  • Attitudes and Attitude Change (3 units)
  • Groups/Organizations/Societies (4 units)
  • Organizational Psychology (3 units)
  • Motivation & Emotion (3 units)
  • Psychopathology (4 units)
  • Forensic Psychology (3 units)
  • Personal & Professional Adjust (3 units)
  • Health Psychology (3 units)
  • Topics in Assessment & Testing (4 units)
  • Topics on Culture, Race, & Eth (4 units)
  • Topics in Psychology (3-4 units)
  • Transfer Course (1-5 units)
  • Seminar in Psychology (4 units)
  • Advanced Psych Statistics (4 units)
  • Experimental Research (5 units)
  • Experimental Research Lab
  • Field Placement (3 units)
  • Field Placement EL (1 units)
  • Independent Study (1-4 units)
  • Mentored Research (1-4 units)

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