Psychology Minor (15 hours minimum)

Of the minimum total of fifteen (15) hours for the minor, a minimum of six (6) hours must be taken from the WMU Psychology Department, and the student must receive a grade of “C” or better in the Psychology minor courses-PSY 1000, 1600, and 2500-and obtain a grade of “C” or better in any course that counts toward the minor.

Self-instructional courses will not generally count toward the Psychology minor.

Required Courses (9 hours)

PSY 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3 hours
PSY 1600 - Child Psychology Credits: 3 hours
PSY 2500 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3 hours

Approved Electives (6 hours)

PSY 3240 - Abnormal Child Psychology Credits: 3 hours
PSY 3440 - Organizational Psychology Credits: 3 hours
PSY 4240 - The Psychology of Human Sexuality Credits: 3 hours
PSY 4260 - Introduction to Human Drug Use and Abuse Credits: 3 hours
PSY 4280 - Psychology of Aging Credits: 3 hours
PSY 4630 - Health Psychology Credits: 3 hours

Note:

Three (3) hours of practicum can substitute for 3 hours of elective.

PSY 3470 - Practicum: Learning and Self-Management Credits: 3 hours
PSY 3570 - Practicum with Special Populations Credits: 3 hours
PSY 3870 - Practicum in Behavior Analysis in Education Credits: 3 hours
or
PSY 3970 - Practicum in Psychology Credits: 1 to 5 hours