Psychology Minor

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

• PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3

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