Requirements

The minor in psychology provides those students majoring in another discipline with a breadth or depth of experience in psychology to complement their major. For the minor, a total of 18 credits in psychology (PSY) including PSY 205 , and 12 credits numbered 300 or above, must be completed. No more than 3 credits of experience credit (PSY 270  or PSY 470 ), independent study (PSY 290  or PSY 490 ), or Research in (PSY 291 , PSY 292 , PSY 293 , PSY 294 , PSY 491 , PSY 492 , PSY 493 , or PSY 494 ) may be counted in the minimal credit hours for the minor in psychology. Courses taken with the pass/fail/audit option may not be applied toward the minor. Psychology (PSY) courses taken outside of Syracuse University for credit towards the minor must be approved by the department. A limit of 3 hours of transfer credit in Psychology may be applied toward the minor. To declare a minor, please visit 415 Huntington Hall and speak with an available adviser.