2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Minor in Social Psychology

The minor in social psychology offers students an overview of the major content areas within social psychology. Our classes explore both classic and contemporary research, with a focus on both theory and application. The 15 hour minor allows students the flexibility to tailor their program of study to match their research and applied interests. Admission to the program requires having completed 15 hours of undergraduate courses in psychology or related fields (e.g., Anthropology; Sociology; Management) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or be granted permission from the chair for the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling.

15 Credit Hours

Required Course

SOPS 610Social Psychology

3

9 credit Hours From:

SOPS 615Social Cognition

3

SOPS 640Social Psychology of Attitudes

3

SOPS 630Social Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination

3

SOPS 620Group Dynamics

3

CPSY 653Research Methods in Counseling and Social Psychology

3

3 Credit Hours From:

SOPS 625Psychology of Gender

3

SOPS 655Counseling Applications of Social Psychology

3

SOPS 660Contemporary Social Psychology

3

SOPS 635Social Psychology of Health

3

Or approved courses (up to 3 credit hours) from Anthropology, Communication Studies, Educational Psychology, Management, Political Science, Psychological Science, or Sociology

Total Credit Hours: 15