Psychology Minor

Students not choosing to pursue the Psychology, B.S. or Psychology, B.A. may, nevertheless, find a background in psychology useful and important. Such students may choose a minor in psychology. Students interested in psychology as a minor should consult the department advisor, Darian Schiffman (darian@umbc.edu, Math-Psychology Main Office, room 312 B), in choosing their courses.

Requirements for the Minor in Psychology

The minor in psychology will consist of a minimum of 19 credits (18 credits if transferring in a 3 credit Introductory Psychology course):

General requirement (4 credits)

PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology (4.00)

Distribution requirements (15 credits)

One course in five of the following six domains (no more than two courses at the 200-level):

Applied Psychology

Note:

No course in which a student earns a grade below C may count toward the minor. Psychology minors must complete at least nine credits in psychology at UMBC.

Psychology Minor

Requirements for the Minor in Psychology

General requirement (4 credits)

Distribution requirements (15 credits)

Learning and Cognition

Social, Personality, and Abnormal Psychology

Biological Bases of Behavior

Development

Culture, Diversity and Context

Applied Psychology

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