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Psychology Minor

Open to Any Major

18 Credits

The psychology minor complements all majors well, especially because it is such a flexible program.

This minor can make you more effective in your personal and professional interactions, no matter your career goals. To make the most out of a psychology minor, you will develop your path with your major adviser.

A psychology minor can be beneficial to nearly anyone, but common career fields of students who complete the program are:

  • Sociology
  • Social work
  • Education
  • Exercise science
  • Counseling
  • Political science
  • Criminal justice
  • Business

Students in the Psychology Department explore various careers in psychology through relevant and engaging coursework, internships, research, community service, seminars, speaker presentations, workshops and develop multicultural perspectives on human behavior and understand ethical issues related to the practice of psychology.

Course Work for Psychology Minor

Introductory Course (3 Credits):

  • PSYC 101 - General Psychology

A. Core Classes (9 Credits) choose 3:

  • PSYC 235 - Conditioning and Learning 
  • PSYC 240 - Psychology of Personality 
  • PSYC 265 - Childhood and Adolescence 
  • PSYC 270 - Social Psychology
  • PSYC 320 - Behavioral Neuroscience 
  • PSYC 323 - Sensation and Perception
  • PSYC 333 - Psychology of Attention and Consciousness
  • PSYC 325 - Psychology of Human Cognition C
  • PSYC 330 - Adult Psychopathology 
  • PSYC 352 - Adulthood and Aging 
  • PSYC 355 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 
  • PSYC 383 - Social Learning in Infants and Children 

B. Professional Development (3-6 Credits) choose 1-2:

  • PSYC 311 - Applied Behavior Analysis 
  • PSYC 335 - Psychology of Social Influence
  • PSYC 345 - Psychiatric Rehabilitation 
  • PSYC 361 - Psychology of Group Interaction
  • PSYC 415 - Psychology of Addiction & Recovery 
  • PSYC 432 - The Psychology of Computers and the Internet 
  • PSYC 475 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology 

C. Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (3-6 Credits) choose 1-2:

  • PSYC 315 - Psychology of Prejudice and the Minority Experience 
  • PSYC 350 - Psychology of Sustainability 
  • PSYC 365 - Multicultural Psychology 
  • PSYC 410 - Psychology and Women (Effective Spring 2020: Psychology of Women and Gender) 
  • PSYC 420 - Health Psychology 
  • PSYC 470 - Forensic and Legal Psychology

Students must have a total of 9 credits in B & C, with at least one course in each of the areas.

Contact the Department of Psychology

203 Wright Hall 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1657