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    Jul 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog

Minor in Psychology


Program Overview

Psychology is the science of human behavior and mental processes. The minor in Psychology provides students with a background in scientific methods used to describe, predict, understand, and explain human behavior.

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Progression and Graduation Requirements 

  • A grade of C or better is required for all work in the minor
  • Courses taken to satisfy Core IMPACTS requirements may not be counted as coursework in the minor

Prerequisite Courses


Prerequisite courses do not count toward the minor, but they are required to be taken in order to enroll in courses that are included in the minor. 

Minor Requirements


Required Courses: 15 Hours


Select from the following with approval of an advisor: 

  • PSYC 3XXX (3 Credit Hours)
  • PSYC 4XXX (3 Credit Hours)

Note:


The best combination of courses to take for the psychology minor varies depending upon one’s career expectations. Always consult with an academic advisor and consider taking Psychological Careers (PSYC 3190 ), in which course selection issues are thoroughly examined. 

Restrictions: Please note that PSYC 4000‑level courses may not be taken unless PSYC 3121  has been completed with an earned grade of C or better. Additionally, no more than 3 credit hours to be counted in the minor may come from independent study (PSYC 4950 ), internship (PSYC 4960 ), and/or research (PSYC 4990 ). This policy does not apply to nonrepetitive special topics courses which might carry a PSYC 3950  or PSYC 4950  designation. Depending upon major requirements, students may be able to take additional psychology courses as electives.

Minor Total: 15 Hours