Psychology Minor

for the Undergraduate Minor in Psychology

The minor in psychology should be tailored to each student's individual needs. The Psychology minor is suitable for students who intend to pursue careers in a wide variety of fields including business, medicine, law, political science, and education. Students should work with their major advisor to determine the Psychology courses that best fit their interests and career goals.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Psychology

PSYC 100Intro Psych 13-4
PSYC 235Intro to Statistics (or equivalent) 23
Biological/Cognitive Psychology Course3
Select one from the following:
PSYC 204
Intro to Brain and Cognition
PSYC 210
Behavioral Neuroscience
PSYC 220
Images of Mind
PSYC 224
Cognitive Psych
PSYC 230
Perception & Sensory Processes
PSYC 248
Learning and Memory
Clinical/Developmental/Social Psychology Course3
Select one from the following:
PSYC 201
Intro to Social Psych
PSYC 216
Child Psych
PSYC 238
Psychopathology and Problems in Living
PSYC 239
Community Psych
PSYC 245
Industrial Org Psych
PSYC 250
Psych of Personality
Select two 300- or 400- level Psychology courses6
Total Hours18-19

The Psychology Minor requires 18 hours of Psychology courses. PSYC 290, PSYC 340, PSYC 341, PSYC 398, PSYC 492, PSYC 494,  PSYC 498, and PSYC 499 credit hours cannot be counted toward the minor requirement.

1

 Students who transfer credit from another institution only receive 3 credits for PSYC 100.

2

 Current equivalent courses include: STAT 100, ECON 202, EPSY 480, PSYC 301, and SOC 485. Contact the Psychology Advising Office to consult on other equivalents. Students who do not take PSYC 235 or PSYC 301 to satisfy their statistics requirement will need to take an additional Psychology course to meet the minimum of 18 hours of Psychology courses.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Psychology

Upon completion of the minor:

1. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of key psychological concepts, major areas of study, and how psychological principles help explain everyday behavior.

2. Students will use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological information, demonstrate basic information literacy, and understand how research methods are used to study behavior.

3. Students will recognize ethical issues in psychological science and practice, appreciate diverse perspectives, and apply principles that support respectful and inclusive interactions.

4. Students will apply psychological knowledge to personal, academic, and career contexts, demonstrate effective collaboration and project skills, and articulate how the minor supports their future goals.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Psychology

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department faculty: Psychology Faculty

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email: psych-advising@illinois.edu