The minor in Psychological Science allows students to extend their study of Psychology beyond the Social Sciences Requirement without majoring in Psychological Science. Students who, for personal or career purposes, want to develop an understanding of the science of human thought and behavior should consider a minor in psychology. The minor balances breadth and depth in psychology and requires a capstone research experience. Students interested in declaring a minor in Psychological Science may consult any of the following core members of the Psychological & Cognitive Sciences program: Prof. James Doyle, Prof. Richard Lopez, Prof. Erin Ottmar, Prof. Angela Rodriguez, Prof. Stacy Shaw, Prof. Jeanine Skorinko.
The Psychological Science minor consists of a total of two units of work in psychology distributed as follows:
1. Foundations (Minimum 2/3 Units)
At least two foundational courses from the following list:
2. Advanced courses (Minimum 2/3 Unit)
At least two courses from the following list:
3. Capstone research experience (Minimum 1/3 Unit)
The capstone research experience may be satisfied by successful completion of one of the following three courses that include a significant research project among their requirements:
Alternatively, the capstone research experience may be satisfied by conducting independent research in a psychology laboratory under the direction of a Psychological Science faculty member. Independent research projects are registered under one of the following designations:
4. Free elective (Minimum 1/3 Unit)
The sixth course may be chosen from courses approved for any of the above categories: Foundations, Advanced Courses, or Capstone Research Experiences.
Note: One psychology related course from another discipline may count under Free Elective with the permission of the Psychological and Cognitive Sciences Program Review Committee.