The Psychology Minor at Russell Sage College

A minor in Psychology is available to students seeking an understanding of human behavior in order to complement their majors or for their own personal enrichment. Majors which are often combined with Psychology include Business, Nutrition, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Sociology, Criminal Justice, English, and Creative Arts in Therapy. The courses in the minor provide students with a basic background in psychology, but allow them to elect courses to support particular interests. You will need to "declare" a minor with the Advisement office and identify a faculty adviser in Psychology or ask the Chair to assist you in this.

The courses: (there will be six altogether, as a minimum)

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

Then, select ONE of the following developmental courses: 3

Is it the food or the spoon this baby is excited about? Learn more about development by taking one or more of the courses listed below.

PSY 202 Human Development**
PSY 203 Childhood and Adolescence
PSY 204 Adolescence, Adulthood, and Aging

PSY 308 Abnormal Psychology* 3

Basic Aspects Course: 3
Choose from: PSY 215, PSY 301, PSY 313, PSY 317, PSY 406, PSY 440

Specialized Inquiries Course: 3
Choose from: PSY 206, PSY 237, PSY 304, PSY 311, PSY 321, PSY 324,
PSY 326, PSY 348

Psychology Elective as advised 3
Except: PSY 202, 207, 375,
403, 407

Minimum total for minor 18

*A developmental psychology course is a prerequisite for PSY 308 (choose PSY 202, or 203, or 204). **Note that because of significant overlap, if PSY 202 is taken, then no credit will be given for PSY 203 or PSY 204).