Minor information

Every major involves understanding people. Adding the psychology minor will enhance your knowledge of your chosen academic field.

Make your electives count. With just 15 hours of courses offered through the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, you can add the psychology minor to your resume.

Minor in Psychology

A Psychology minor requires completion of 15 semester hours of graded coursework from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (classes with PSY course codes).  

12 of the 15 sh must be taken at UI.  One transfer or AP exam credit can be applied to the minor. No credit from practicum coursework can be applied to the minor.  

Neuroscience majors can double count ONE course for the Psychology minor.