Psychological Science, Minor
The minor in Psychological Science focuses on determinants of human health, well-being, and functioning in a broad range of developmental, social, cultural, and environmental contexts. Students begin with basic course work in developmental psychology, health psychology, clinical/abnormal psychology, and social psychology. Subsequent courses cover such topics as social, emotional, and cognitive development in children, adolescents, adults; behavioral disorders and developmental psychopathology; counseling and therapy; cultural, social, and personality influences on behavior; attitude formation and change; health psychology; stress and coping; and psychology and the law.
Minor Requirements
The minor in Psychological Science is met by completing eight courses (32 units). Students have the option of choosing between two versions of the minor as specified below:
Version 1:
| PSCI 11A | Psychology Fundamentals |
| PSCI 11B | Psychology Fundamentals |
| PSCI 11C | Psychology Fundamentals |
| SOCECOL 10 | Research Design |
| Select four courses from PSCI 100–193Z. | |
or
Version 2:
| PSCI 9 | Introduction to Psychology |
| SOCECOL 10 | Research Design |
| Select six courses from PSCI 100–193Z. | |
Residence Requirement for the Minor: Six courses required for the minor must be completed successfully at UCI.