The psychology minor introduces students to psychology: the psychological perspective on human behavior, cognition and emotions.

The minor provides a succinct overview of the psychology field. Courses focus on basic concepts of psychology, statistics, the psychology of learning, child development, personality and several other topics.

The psychology minor provides supplemental preparation for many professions and areas of study, especially seminary training, Christian ministry and service, social work, physical education and business employment.

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES

• PSY-120 Introduction to Psychology (3)

REQUIRED COURSES (5 COURSES, 16-20 UNITS)
Select three of the following:

• PSY-300 Statistics (3)
• PSY-350 Child Development (3)
• PSY-375 Physiological Psychology (4)
• PSY-380 Psychology of Learning (3)
• PSY-395 Social Psychology (3)
• PSY-400 Psychology of Personality (3)
• PSY-410 Abnormal Psychology (4)
• PSY-450 History and Systems of Psychology (4)

Select two additional courses (including any of the above) from the psychology curriculum.