Buffalo State University 19 courses 21 total credits
The field of psychology is broad and relevant to a variety of disciplines. The minor is offered for those students who wish to follow a systematic plan of study in psychology while completing a major in another department. Specifically, the minor is designed to give students a broad background in psychology. As designed, the minor is flexible and should meet the needs of many students. Accordingly, students should seek advisement to determine what courses would best suit their own particular interests and needs.
| Electives | 18 credits |
| Clinical/Applied Psychology Students must complete three additional PSY courses | 9 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 credits |
Completion Requirement Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses: minimum grade of C in PSY 101 is required for all PSY minors.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Completion Requirement Required Courses | 3 credits | |
At least one of these courses
must be at the 400-level. Note: PSY 350 and PSY 450 are highly recommended for students planning to go to graduate school in Psychology or a related field. Bio/Cognitive Psychology Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 304 | Learning: Theory and Research | 3 |
| PSY 308 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| PSY 321 | Comparative Animal Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 330 | The Psychological Power of Language | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 340 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| Total At least one of these courses | 3 credits | |
Social/Developmental Psychology
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Clinical/ Applied Psychology
Complete at least 1 of the following courses: Requires PSY 101 and at least an additional 3 credit hours in PSY courses.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 310 | Behavior Modification | 3 |
| PSY 311 | Personality: Theory and Research | 3 |
| PSY 375 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 376 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 392 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| PSY 393 | Childhood Psychological Disorders | 3 |
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