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 101Introduction to Psychology

3.0

PSY 211Elementary Statistics

3.0

Total Credit Hours:6.0
 

Concentration Requirements:

PSY 300Cognitive Psychology

3.0

or

PSY 301Human Memory

3.0

 

PSY 409Learning and Memory

3.0

or

PSY 303Animal Minds

3.0

 

PSY 400Neuropsychology

3.0

or

PSY 418Physiological Psychology

3.0

Total Credit Hours:9.0
 

Breadth Requirement (3-4 credits)

PSY 312Research Methods I

4.0

PSY 319Drugs & Behavior

3.0

PSY 375Independent 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).