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PSYCHOLOGY MINOR REQUIREMENTS - 2010 CATALOG
REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY MINOR
Courses to complete BEFORE declaring the minor:
 Math Requirement
 Psych 1
 Psych 2
Courses: AMS 2 or 3, or Math 3 or 4 or 11A, or 11B; OR
Tests: 31+ on Math Placement or a 3, 4 or 5 on the AP exam
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Statistics* (or AMS 5 or AMS 7*)
Courses to complete before taking upper division courses:
 Psych 10
 Psych 100**
Introduction to Developmental Psychology*
Research Methods in Psychology* (1/2 DC)
*These courses have pre-requisites.
**Psych 100 was formerly Psych 3
Major and Minor Admissions Policy
To be admitted to the major or minor, students must demonstrate the attainment of foundational skills by
receiving a grade of at least B- (2.7) in (a) Psychology 1 and (b) Psychology 2 or Applied Mathematics and
Statistics 5 or 7/L. For the complete policy, please see the psychology department website.
RECOMMENDED: Psych 20, 40, 60, and Bio 70. These courses may be needed as prerequisites for upperdivision courses. REVIEW upper-division course descriptions in the University Catalog.
PSYCHOLOGY MINOR
FIVE Upper-Division Psychology Courses:
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Five courses in at least two areas of Psychology (Developmental, Cognitive, Social & Personality)
Courses may be completed in any order. Refer to our website to plan for the year.
At least three courses must be taken in the
classroom at UCSC’s Psychology Department
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The remaining two courses may be satisfied by a
UCSC Psych Dept. course or alternative course
options.***
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You must have courses from at least two areas of Psychology, list the two areas here:
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***Options: Limited # of psych minor requirements may be satisfied with Psych 191 - 199; EAP courses or
courses completed at another 4-yr institution. See advising staff for details and department approval.