Program Information

(18 credits)

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.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For additional information about the undergraduate psychology minor, contact Dr. Elizabeth Morgan, Chairperson of the Psychology Department, at (413) 748-3472.

Required courses (3 credits)

• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Scientific Basis of Behavior (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

• PSYC 211 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
• PSYC 301 - Research Methods Credits: 3
• PSYC 401 - Motivation and Learning Credits: 3
• PSYC 405 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 408 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3

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

Select 3 credits from the following:

• PSYC 109 - Human Development Credits: 3
• PSYC 135 - Personality and Personal Adjustment Credits: 3
• PSYC 209 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 221 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 406 - Psychology of Diversity Credits: 3
• PSYC 440 - Psychology of Sexual Behavior Credits: 3
• PSYC 340 - Child Development Credits: 3
• PSYC 345 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development Credits: 3

Applied Psychology (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

• PSYC 320 - Health Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 330 - Human Relations in Organizations Credits: 3
• PSYC 368 - Forensic Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 413 - Psychological Testing Credits: 3
• PSYC 422 - Interviewing and Counseling Credits: 3

Electives (6 credits)

Select any two Psychology courses for an additional six credits.

Minor total: 18 credits

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