Psychology, Minor
Visit the Psychology and Counseling Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
This degree will prepare students for careers and further education in Utah, the Mountain West, and nationwide by (a) creating a curriculum built around the five pillars of psychology described by the American Psychological Association (APA); (b) emphasizing skills desired by employers (e.g., written communication, critical thinking, working in teams); and (c) providing engaged learning experiences (e.g., service-learning, internship) about current psychological topics.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| Complete the following courses: | ||
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Psychology Foundations - Complete 6 credits | 6 | |
| Human Development Life Span (3) | ||
| Cognitive Psychology (3) | ||
| Introduction to Brain and Behavior (3) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology (3) | ||
| Social Psychology (3) | ||
| Advanced Psychology Requirements - Complete 9 credits | 9 | |
| Psychology of Gender (3) | ||
| Health Psychology (3) | ||
| Infant and Child Development (3) | ||
| Adolescent Development (3) | ||
| Adult Development and Aging (3) | ||
| Motivation and Emotion (3) | ||
| Cognitive Psychology Lab (1) | ||
| Psychopharmacology (3) | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience (4) | ||
| Personality Theory (3) | ||
| Principles of Learning (4) | ||
| Sensation and Perception (4) | ||
| Neuroscience of Emotion (3) | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Psychology (3) | ||
| Psychology of Good and Evil (3) | ||
| Tests and Measurements (3) | ||
| Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) | ||
| Introduction to Group Psychotherapy (3) | ||
| Moral Psychology (3) | ||
| History and Systems of Psychology (3) | ||
| East Meets West Psychology (3) | ||
| Human Intelligence (3) | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
All course work taken to meet Behavioral Science requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Psychology Foundations Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Psychology Foundations Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Advanced Psychology Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Advanced Psychology Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| Advanced Psychology Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| PSY 1100 | Human Development Life Span | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PSY 2710 or PSY 2300 |
Introduction to Brain and Behavior or Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Advanced Psychology Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Advanced Psychology Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| Advanced Psychology Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyze quantitative data in order to draw empirically supported conclusions about human behaviors.
- Write in a professional manner, defined as a mastery of the mechanics of basic writing, the conventions of professional writing (e.g., conforming to a publication style), and the ability to produce a coherent argument.
- Interpret and evaluate psychological research.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the impact of societal inequality and oppression on psychological processes.
Managers, all other
- Total Positions1,282,500
- Field Growth5.7%
- Median Salary$133,560
- Average Openings105.8
Industrial-organizational psychologists
- Total Positions8,600
- Field Growth5.8%
- Median Salary$147,420
- Average Openings0.6
Clinical and counseling psychologists
- Total Positions76,800
- Field Growth13.3%
- Median Salary$96,100
- Average Openings5.1
Psychologists, all other
- Total Positions56,600
- Field Growth5.0%
- Median Salary$117,750
- Average Openings3.8
Social science research assistants
- Total Positions37,500
- Field Growth6.3%
- Median Salary$56,400
- Average Openings5.0
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
- Total Positions51,100
- Field Growth5.0%
- Median Salary$82,140
- Average Openings4.1