Why Minor in Psychology?
A Minor in Psychology will add a strong emphasis to any degree plan at the University of Kansas. Our courses offer real world and practical applications to enhance your major(s) of choice and demonstrate to graduate programs and employers that you bring a unique understanding of statistical and research methodology, critical analysis, and the complexities of human nature.
We invite you to explore our minor further by visiting our department site and our advisors site. Students on the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park should contact Alyson Germinder.
Declaring a Psychology Minor
To declare the Psychology minor, you will need to meet with your advisor.
Requirements for the Minor
Students selecting this minor must complete each of the following:
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| PSYC 104 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 105 | General Psychology, Honors |
| 6 |
| Cognitive Psychology | |
| Child Development | |
| Psychological Disorders | |
| Psychological Disorders, Honors |
| Social Psychology | |
| Social Psychology, Honors |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | |
| Cognitive Neuroscience | |
| Clinical Neuroscience | |
| 9 |
| Independent Study | |
| Research Practicum | |
| Undergraduate Internship in Psychology | |
| |
Psychology Minor Hours & Minor GPA
While completing all required courses, minors must also meet each of the following hour and GPA minimum standards:
Minor Hours
Satisfied by 18 hours of minor courses.
Minor Hours in Residence
Satisfied by a minimum of 9 junior/senior (300+) hours of KU resident credit in the minor.
Minor Junior/Senior (300+) Hours
Satisfied by a minimum of 12 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the minor.
Minor Graduation GPA
Satisfied by a minimum of a 2.0 KU GPA in all departmental courses in the minor. GPA calculations include all junior/senior courses in the field of study including F’s and repeated courses. See the Semester/Cumulative GPA Calculator.
