Psychology Minor (CAGS)

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The Psychology minor allows the student to explore the spiritual, psychological, and biological basis of human behavior from an evangelical Christian worldview. Individual differences in thought and behavior, the process of human development, and social interaction are examined. The Psychology minor enhances business, management, criminal justice, communications, and biblical studies majors with a foundation in psychological thought and behavior.

Students may earn the minor by completing the following six courses along with any required prerequisites:

Required Courses (18 credit hours)

Required Core (15 credit hours)

PSY 102A, PSY 221A, and PSY 246A may be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

PSY 102A - General Psychology (3)
PSY 221A - Interpersonal Relationships (3)
PSY 246A - Psychology Through the Lifespan (3)
PSY 360A - Transformational Psychology (3)
PSY 385A - Behavioral Psychology (3)

Elective Core (3 credit hours)

Choose one course from the following:

PSY 306A - Introduction to Psychopathology (3)
PSY 435A - Stress & Human Functioning (3)
PSY 445A - Compassion Training (3)
PSY 465A - Cognitive Psychology (3)