To complete a minor in psychology, the student takes 21 hours--usually seven courses--in psychology. In meeting this requirement, students may take any psychology courses for which they have the prerequisites. Only three hours of credit earned in PSYCH 440 or 740 Topics in Psychology and only three hours of credit earned in PSYCH 592 Applied Research Methods will be counted in the 21-hour minor.
Psychology faculty will advise students concerning psychology courses appropriate for specific majors.
Minor in Psychology for Justice Studies Majors |
Hours |
| The Department of Psychology and Counseling has developed a series of courses for a minor in Psychology that would be highly suitable for Justice Studies majors. |
| PSYCH 389 Research Methods in Psychology I or |
3 |
| SOSCI 388 Social Research Analysis |
4 |
| PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II |
3 |
| PSYCH 456 Introduction to Social Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 571 Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 770 Forensic Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 771 Psychology and the Law |
3 |
| PSYCH 773 Criminal Psychopathology |
3 |
| TOTAL |
21-22 |
Minor in Substance Abuse Services |
Hours |
| To complete the minor in substance abuse services, the student completes the 28 hours listed below. Students must apply (application available in the department office) and be accepted before undertaking coursework in the substance abuse services minor. (Completion of all coursework qualifies graduates to apply for substance abuse counselor certification in Kansas.) Completion of this minor requires enrollment during at least two summer sessions. |
| PSYCH 571 Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 616 Introduction to Group Processes |
3 |
| PSYCH 696 Field Work in Psychology for Substance Abuse Services |
3 |
| PSYCH 701 Ethics in Human Services |
3 |
| PSYCH 711 Addictions I |
3 |
| PSYCH 712 Medical Risk Issues in Substance Abuse |
1 |
| PSYCH 720 Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling |
3 |
| PSYCH 727 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse |
1 |
| PSYCH 774 Family and Addictions |
2 |
| PSYCH 775 Individual Counseling in Addictions |
3 |
| PSYCH 776 Addiction Services Coordination |
3 |
| TOTAL |
28 |
