Psychology Minor

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Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the Psychology minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements

Introductory Course (3 credits)

PSY 101LEC - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3

Psychology Core (15 credits)

Three 300-Level Courses

Three 300-level courses from different substantive areas (i.e., one course must be completed in at least three of the following four substantive areas listed:

Two Electives:

PSY 207LLB - Psychological Statistics Credits: 4 (Not Required)
Any other 300-level class

Notes

UB Seminar courses cannot count towards minor requirements.

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.000 in psychology courses is required.

Transfer Credit Policy

A minimum of 3 upper-level (300-level) psychology courses must be taken at UB.

Learning Outcomes

The Psychology Minor is designed to address the following standards established by the American Psychological Association for an undergraduate education in psychology:

Knowledge Base in Psychology: Students should demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.
Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: The skills in this domain involve the development of scientific reasoning and problem solving, including effective research methods.
Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World: The skills in this domain involve the development of ethically and socially responsible behaviors for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity.