Psychology Minor
The minor program offers an organized curriculum for students who wish to develop a core understanding of psychology. The minor is not meant for students whose primary interest is the study of psychology. Instead, it is a complement to other fields of study where knowledge of psychology and its methods would be beneficial.
- Communication: Students successfully communicate psychology related material.
- Critical thinking: Students apply critical thinking skills to reading scholarly material and writing a scholarly paper.
- Social and Personal Responsibility: Students apply psychological principles.
- Content Knowledge: Students can explain the major theories and research findings in cognitive, developmental, social, and personality psychology.
Requirements for the Psychology Minor
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychological Science | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Psychological Statistics 1 | 4 |
| PSYC 300 | Research Methods in Psychology 1 | 4 |
| Breadth Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Neuroscience | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Human Development | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Depth Courses | ||
| Select six credits of PSYC courses numbered 301 and above 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
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Minors may substitute an equivalent course in statistical or quantitative methods from their major for PSYC 250 Psychological Statistics. However, they still have to satisfy the 23 credit minimum requirement in Psychology. Minors may NOT substitute a research methods course from their major for PSYC 300 Research Methods in Psychology.
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not including PSYC 494 Psychology Internship or PSYC 499 Independent Study.
University Requirements for Minors
Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
At least half of the course work required for a minor must be completed at UW-Parkside.