Psychology Minor

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Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. A minor in Psychology provides students with the fundamentals in scientific methods used to describe, predict, understand and explain human behavior. A psychology minor can serve as an excellent complement to a variety of majors and can provide a basic background necessary for students interested in psychology careers or other professions that require an understanding of human behavior.

Minor Requirements

Students desiring a minor in Psychology must complete a minimum of 18 hours from the courses listed below with a grade of ‘C’ or better in each course. At least nine (9) credits must be earned at UMES and at least nine (9) credits must be taken from UMES courses designated as PSYC. No requirements for the minor may be taken as Pass/Fail.

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology Credit: 3
PSYC 201 Child Development Credit: 3
PSYC 203 Adolescent Psychology Credit: 3
PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology Credit: 3
PSYC 207 Educational Psychology Credit: 3
PSYC 271 Abnormal Psychology Credit: 3
PSYC 288 Mysteries of the Mind Credit: 3
PSYC 388 Mysteries of the Mind Credit: 3
PSYC 401 Introduction to Personality Theory Credit: 3
PSYC 406 Applied Behavioral Analysis Credit: 3
SOCI 221 Research Methods in Behavioral Science Credit: 3
SOCI 222 Statistical Methods in Behavioral Science Credit: 3
SOCI 326 Social Psychology Credit: 3
CRJS 435 Psychology of Criminal Behavior Credit: 3

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