Psychology ,Minor
Business, Cognitive, Critical Thinking, Development, Education, Human Resources, behavioral sciences, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Are you fascinated by the human mind and human behavior? Gain a deeper understanding of psychological principles, and better understand and communicate with people in any career path you choose.
In the minor program in psychology, you examine the scientific nature of the behavior and mental processes of individuals and groups.
The study of psychology includes basic and applied courses in the subfields of clinical, developmental, organizational, cross-cultural and social psychology, cognitive systems and behavioral neuroscience. This program trains you in the development of wide-ranging skills in critical thinking and reasoning, quantitative and qualitative research methods, teamwork, and the presentation of information in oral and written form.
The psychology minor program prepares you for more advanced study in psychology at the graduate level, in either graduate or professional schools.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in psychology consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better. |
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PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
(SOBE)
If PSY 101 is being applied toward a major requirement, a PSY upper-division elective may be completed as a substitution.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PSY Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
PSY Elective
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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PSY 399, PSY 384, 484, PSY 499, PSY 492, PSY 493, PSY 494 Professional Field Experience do not apply. A maximum of three hours of forensic psychology courses may apply (PSY 211, PSY 368, PSY 467, PSY 468, and PSY 474). |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in psychology (including all concentrations)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
A minor in psychology is a strong addition to any major. Graduates are prepared for careers in diverse areas such as education, government, business and industry, health care and social services.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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