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Psychology ,Minor

Psychology, Minor

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Psychology

Behavior, Brain, Human Development, Mind, Personality, Psychopathology, Relationships, counseling

Study the mind and human behavior while gaining an understanding of scientific research methods. This program is an excellent complement to any major.
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Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. The psychology minor program emphasizes the development of wide-ranging skills in critical thinking and reasoning, research methods, working collaboratively on teams, and presenting information in oral and written form. The psychology minor adds value to students' major degrees through knowledge of concepts, theories and empirical research in mental processes and behavior.

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Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
This minor requires 22 credit hours, including 12 hours of upper division. At least six credit hours must be taken from courses offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
Required Courses
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics (QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
PSY 290: Research Methods (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
Electives
12 Credit Hours
 12
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: BA or BS in psychology

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

The department does not offer any iCourse or oCourse sections for this minor.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Career opportunities▲

A minor can help graduates enhance the marketable skills they acquire in their major, diversify their skills with training in another discipline, and improve their job outlook. Although most careers require more training than a minor alone can provide, a minor in psychology can add value for those pursuing careers in business, education or health care.
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