Psychology Minor

The course requirements for the minor are a minimum of 17 credits, eight of which have to be completed at SUNY Poly. An introductory course in psychology does not count towards the 17-20 credits. Students are required to take two intermediate courses in the Cognitive-Evolutionary-Neuroscience Cluster, and one advanced course.

Total Credit Hours: 17-20

Intermediate Coursework (four courses)

Clinical-Developmental-Social Cluster (select two):

  • PSY 220 Life-Span Development
  • PSY 222 Abnormal Psychology
  • PSY 242 Social Psychology
  • PSY 331 Psychology of Personality

Cognitive-Evolutionary-Neuroscience Cluster (select two):

  • PSY 262 Learning & Motivation
  • PSY 280 Evolutionary Psychology
  • PSY 425 Cognitive Psychology
  • PSY 460 Neuropsychology

Advanced Coursework (one course)

  • Elective in PSY at the 400-level