Psychology, Minor - 18-20 units

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The minor in psychology gives students concentrated exposure to the philosophy, history, methods and theories related to the study of the mind and behavior. The minor in psychology is appropriate for students interested in understanding how human psychological perspectives can influence their major field of study and the world around them.

Lower-Division Requirements - 6 units

PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology Units: 3

One course from the following list 3 units:

PSY 212 - Neurobiology and Cognitive Science (Cross-listed as BIOL 212) Units: 3
PSY 213 - Developmental Psychology Units: 3
PSY 220 - Human Sexual Behavior Units: 3

Upper-Division Requirements - 12-14 units

Two courses from the following list 6-8 units:

PSY 310 - History and Systems of Psychology Units: 3
PSY 312 - Social Psychology Units: 3
PSY 313 - Clinical and Abnormal Psychology Units: 3
PSY 314 - Behavioral Neuroscience Units: 4
PSY 317 - Theories of Personality Units: 3
PSY 318 - Learning, Cognition and Perception Units: 4

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Psychology, Minor - 18-20 units

Lower-Division Requirements - 6 units

One course from the following list 3 units:

Upper-Division Requirements - 12-14 units

Two courses from the following list 6-8 units:

Six units of coursework from any psychology courses at the 300 level or above.