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Psychology Minor

The minor in psychology prepares students to use psychological concepts and theories within their major and provides a foundation for working in community or business settings 

Minor Details:

  • Requires 30 QH including Psychology courses taken as part of the General Education requirement
  • 15 QH must be taken at NLU
  • Requires a minimum grade of “C” for each course in the minor  
  • Requires completion of PSY 101 or equivalent course as a pre-requisite for the minor

Note: The same courses may not be used to satisfy the minor, concentration, and/or program major requirements. 

Required Courses

Developmental Psychology

PSY 315Lifespan Development

5

Social Psychology

PSY 330Social Psychology

5

Personality Psychology

PSY 306Theories of Personality

5
or
PSY 307Psychopathology

5
Note: Students may choose another personality psychology course in consultation with their Academic Advisor.

Cognitive Psychology

PSY 305Memory and Cognition

5
or
PSY 401Psychology of Learning

5
Note: Students may choose another cognitive psychology course in consultation with their Academic Advisor.

Sociocultural Psychology

PSY 350Culture and Self

5
and
PSY 348Cross-Cultural Communication

5
or
PSY 352Children and Families under Stress

5
Note: Students may choose another sociocultural psychology course in consultation with their Academic Advisor.