A minor in Psychology consists of six (6) courses, one of which must be PSYC 1101. Any Psychology (PSYC) course that is listed in the current bulletin counts toward the minor. A maximum of two (2) of the following courses –SOCI 2500, SOCI 3500, BIOL 2148, BIOL 3374, BIOL 3384, and EXCS 3305 – may be applied towards the minor with the approval of the advisor. Students majoring in nursing will also gain credit towards a minor for completion of NURS 3400 (Psychiatric Mental Health).

Path to Art Therapy

Art therapy is a career that uses art, the creative process, and resulting artwork to explore a variety of psychological and emotional issues. Students wanting to pursue this path should major in Art and Design in order to complete the number of student credit hours required of most graduate programs. Then they should either minor in Psychological science or pursue a double major. Regardless, students interested in this path should take the following courses: PSYC 1101, PSYC 3302, PSYC 3358, PSYC 3350, and PSYC 4460. It would be helpful to also take PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299, as the graduate program will have research requirements.

Path to School Counseling

School Counseling utilizes counseling techniques in school settings. Professionals also have training in planning for college and student success. Students wanting to pursue this path should major in Educational Studies. Then they should either minor in Psychological science or pursue a double major. Regardless, students interested in this path should take the following courses: PSYC 1101, PSYC 3302, PSYC 3304, PSYC 3321, PSYC 3351, and PSYC 3341.  It would be helpful to also take PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299, as the graduate program will have research requirements.