To earn the equivalent of a minor in Psychology, you must complete three broad introductory-level courses (Required Core Courses) as well as three upper-level courses (Elective Courses).
Required Core Courses
Although there are eight Required Core Courses in the Psychology major curriculum, the following four are the primary foundational courses you will need to gain a strong understanding of the field of psychology and to fulfill the requirements of the minor. Please select three courses from the following four options:
PSYCH101: Introduction to Psychology
PSYCH201: Introduction to Statistics OR PSYCH202A: Research Methods
PSYCH205: Clinical Psychology
Elective Courses
You must also select three courses at either the 300- or 400-level, with the exception of PSYCH206, which is acceptable as an elective option. These electives should be taken from the tracks listed below. Each Track has been categorized and contains courses that fall within along similar domains. Although your final course selection will leave you with a broad sampling from many areas of psychology, you should consider courses that are based on your individual interests and goals.
Track A (General Psychology)
PSYCH401: Abnormal Behavior
PSYCH405: Theories of Personality
PSYCH302A: Lifespan Development
Track B (Social/Cultural Psychology)
PSYCH403: Cultural Psychology
PSYCH406: Gender and Sexuality
PSYCH301: Social Psychology
Track C (Cognitive/Learning Psychology)
PSYCH303: Educational Psychology
PSYCH206: Cognitive Psychology
PSYCH305: The Psychology of Learning and Behavior
Track D (Physiological Psychology)
PSYCH306: Sensation and Perception
PSYCH402: Neuropsychology
PSYCH302A: Lifespan Development
Track E (Business Psychology)
PSYCH304: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYCH404: Psychotherapy
PSYCH305: The Psychology of Learning and Behavior