Mar 15, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Psychology Minor


Department of Psychological Sciences  
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences  

About the Program


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.

Program Requirements


  • This minor is a total of 23 credits.
  • 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.

Required Courses: 3 credits


Content Area Courses: 6 credits


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

Elective Courses: 15 credits


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.

Summary of Requirements


Required Courses 3 credits
Content Area Courses 6 credits
Elective Courses 15 credits
Total for the Psychology Minor 23 credits