Psychology Minor

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The minor in Psychology is designed to help prepare students who are pursuing a career that involves working with people and/or understanding people’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Students will gain a foundation in the science of behavior and mental processes and the application of psychological principles to real-world problems.

Required Courses

PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3

Subtotal: 3

In addition to this required course, students must take at least one course each from any two of the four Content Areas listed below.

Content Areas

Subtotal: 6

Elective Courses

A minimum of 15 additional semester hours in psychology courses selected in consultation with and approved by a Department of Psychological Sciences advisor. No more than 9 of these hours may be PSY 2950 courses, and no more than 6 of these hours may be PSY 4980 - Independent Study and no more than 6 hours may be in PSY 3970 - Practicum and no more than 6 hours may be in PSY 3980 - Internship in Psychology and/or PSY 4650 - Advanced Internship in Psychology , combined.

Subtotal: 15

Total Hours Required for the Minor: 23

Note:

At least 3 courses (9 credit hours) in the minor must be upper division, and 6 of those hours must be taken at MSU Denver. A grade of “D-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Psychology minors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 to graduate.

Psychology Minor

Required Courses

Subtotal: 3

Content Areas

Social

Cognitive and Biological

Clinical/Counseling

Developmental

Subtotal: 6

Elective Courses

Subtotal: 15

Total Hours Required for the Minor: 23

Note: