Biopsychology Minor
Coordinator: Shannon Kundey
The biopsychology minor allows students to explore the intersection of biology and psychology. Through a variety of coursework, students learn how the brain, neurotransmitters, and other aspects of our biology influence our behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Note: This minor is only open to non-psychology majors and those not pursuing a psychology minor.
Requirements for the Minor
Foundation Requirements:
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 211 | Elementary Statistics | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6.0 |
Concentration Requirements:
Breadth Requirement (3-4 credits)
| PSY 312 | Research Methods I | 4.0 |
| PSY 319 | Drugs & Behavior | 3.0 |
| PSY 375 | Independent Study in Psychology | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| | Course from 'either-or' option not taken for the concentration requirement above | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3.0-4.0 |
*PSY 211: Statistics courses completed in another discipline will fulfill the requirement but will not count toward the 18-credit minimum in psychology courses. Students who take a statistics course in another discipline should take two PSY-prefixed electives from the breadth requirement along with the other requirements.
** PSY 409: Students wanting to take PSY 409 should take PSY 312 as their elective as it is a prerequisite to PSY 409.
***3 credits of independent study in biopsychology with a faculty sponsor in Psychology. Credits can be allocated across the academic year if desired (e.g. 1 credit in Fall, 2 in Spring).