May 19, 2024  
2022-2023 Springfield College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology Minor


Program Description


The psychology minor offers an excellent complement to many majors on campus, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation and disability studies, business, and criminal justice (among others). Courses in the minor explore natural science basis of behavior, developmental processes and individual differences, and applications of psychological concepts in various domains of the discipline. Students pursuing a minor should notify and consult with the appropriate department chair and complete the appropriate paperwork with the Registrar’s Office so that it can be noted on the transcript.

Program Highlights


Degree: N/A

Required Credits: 18

School: School of Social Work and Behavioral Sciences

Department: Psychology

Modality: On-Ground

Locations: Main Campus (Springfield)

Additional Information: https://springfield.edu/programs/psychology

Undergraduate Curriculum Overview


The Academic Advising Center provides the following repositories of sequencing and curriculum guides for all undergraduate majors and minors to assist with course planning:  

Additional Notes:

  • There may be circumstances where credit totals do not reflect coursework that is eligible to count towards Core Curriculum and Major Requirement sections of a major simultaneously.
  • Degree requirements are subject to change. 

I. Minor Requirements (18 credits)


A. Required Course (3 credits)


B. Scientific Basis of Behavior Selective (3 credits)


Select 3 credits from the following list:

C. Individual, Social and Developmental Basis of Behavior Selective (3 credits)


Select 3 credits from the following list:

D. Applied Psychology Selective (3 credits)


Select 3 credits from the following list:

E. Additional Selectives (6 credits)


Select 6 additional credits of Psychology courses