A minimum of 24 credits in psychology is required for a minor. These 24 credits must include PSY 201 , 202 ; 16 approved credits, only 4 of which may be Special Studies/Practicum or teaching assistant credits; and at least 12 credits at the upper division level.

For the purpose of the psychology minor only, the research methods courses (PSY 228 and 229) can be subsituted for upper division credit.  The Psychology Department will not accept for credit toward the psychology minor any Geneal Psychology (PSY 201 and 202) coursres that are older than 20 years at the time of the student’s graduation from SOU. Credit toward a minor is only given for courses passed with a grade of C- or better.  Students must meet all applicable requirements listed in the Minors section of this catalog, including the Minor residence requirement.