This minor has been designated as "Workforce-Ready Minor," meaning it is aligned with at least one of Virginia's high-demand career fields and includes career-relevant assignments as well as the opportunity to earn academic credit through an internship.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
This minor is not available to students majoring in psychology.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 15
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Required Coursework
Required Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 326 | Therapeutic Communication Skills | 3 |
Required Psychology Experiential Learning Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Psychology in the Community | ||
| Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee Fundamentals | ||
| Supporting Our Community: Emotional Support Line Training Practicum | ||
| Community Engagement for Social Change (Mason Core) | ||
| Internship in Psychology | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives
Psychology Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Lifespan Development (Mason Core) | ||
| Clinical Psychology | ||
| Behavior Modification | ||
| Psychopathology | ||
| Introduction to Health Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Stress and Coping | ||
| Behavior Disorders of Childhood | ||
| Group Psychotherapy Techniques | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Substance Use, Misuse, and Disorder: Programs and Policies | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |