Psychology Minor

The psychology curriculum focuses on understanding scientific methods and applying them to both human and non-human behaviors and mental processes. It provides students with methodological skills, practice in applying these skills, and an introduction to core areas of psychology. The major provides a comprehensive selection of courses that fully prepare students for a wide range of careers and graduate and professional studies.

The psychology curriculum is designed to ensure that students achieve the following goals:

Goal 1: Knowledge base in psychology
1.1 Understand the spectrum of psychological phenomena related to behavior and mental processes and how the environment (ranging from biological to sociocultural influences) affects both.
1.2 Obtain a knowledge of psychology's main content domains and applications.

Goal 2: Scientific inquiry and critical thinking
2.1 Ability to use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy.
2.3 Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving.
2.4 Gain exposure to interpreting, designing, and conducting psychological research.
2.5 Attain awareness of ethical issues in psychology.

Goal 3: Communication
3.1 Demonstrate effective writing.
3.2 Exhibit effective presentation skills.
3.3 Exhibit effective discussion skills.

Goal 4: Information and technological literacy
4.1 Exposure to psychological statistical packages.
4.2 Ability to utilize databases related to psychology.