Psychology Minor

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The Psychology minor provides students with a broad foundation in the various subdisciplines of psychology. This understanding of human behavior and mental processes complements many majors, enhancing career opportunities in a number of professions, including education, nursing, and criminal justice.

Requirements for Minor in Psychology

A minor in Psychology requires 18 credit hours; a minimum of 9 credit hours must be completed at York College.
100 level or 200 level transfer courses in Psychology cannot be used to satisfy 300 or 400 level Psychology course requirements. These courses will be transferred as free electives.

Requirements (18 credits)

PSY 100 General Psychology 3 credit hours

Minor Electives

Students must complete 15-16 credits of the following:

GER 312 Psychological Aspects of Aging 3 credit hours
HSV 370 Case Management 3 credit hours
PSY 200 Essential Skills and Tools in Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 210 Fundamentals of Biopsychology 3 credit hours
PSY 215 Sustainability and Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 216 Forensic Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 225 Health Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 227 Childhood Exceptionalities 3 credit hours
PSY 243 Social Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 250 Multicultural Awareness 3 credit hours
PSY 260 Psychological Perspectives on Intimate Relationships 3 credit hours
PSY 270 Design and Analysis I 3 credit hours
PSY 271 Design and Analysis II 3 credit hours
PSY 307 Cognitive Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 309 Learning and Memory 3 credit hours
PSY 310 Brain and Behavior 3 credit hours
PSY 331 Child Psychopathology and Mental Health 3 credit hours
PSY 370 Design and Analysis III 3 credit hours
PSY 375-399 Special Topics in Psychology 1-3 credit hours (Note: These courses will vary by semester and have various titles. Any course within this number range will satisfy psychology minor requirements.)
PSY 421 Psychology Cooperative Internship 3 credit hours
PSY 422 Psychology Cooperative Internship 3 credit hours
PSY 431 Psychology Teaching Practicum 1 credit hour
PSY 432 Psychology Teaching Practicum II 1 credit hour
PSY 440 Personality 3 credit hours
PSY 441 Counseling Theories in Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 498 Independent Study in Psychology 1-3 credit hours
PSY 499 Independent Study in Psychology 1-3 credit hours
PSY 221 Child and Adolescent Development 3 credit hours *
OR
PSY 223 Early Childhood Development 3 credit hours *
OR
PSY 321 Developmental Science 3 credit hours *
PSY 230 Understanding Psychological Diagnosis and Recovery 3 credit hours **
OR
PSY 330 Adult Psychopathology and Mental Health 3 credit hours **

Note(s):

*Students may take PSY 221 , PSY 223 or PSY 321 but may not take more than one of these courses for credit in the Psychology minor.

**Students may take PSY 230 or PSY 330 but may not take both courses for credit in the Psychology minor.