Minors
Because the study of psychology leads to a greater understanding of people, a psychology minor is an excellent complement to many majors.
View the specific minor requirements and course descriptions in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Forensic Psychology: 18 s.h.
The forensic psychology minor is designed to complement majors that will benefit from a deeper understanding of human behavior in a forensic context, such as Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. The forensic psychology minor may be a better option for students with aspirations to work as a law enforcement officer, social worker, nurse, or firefighter.
- PSY 100, 453, 490*: 9 s.h.
- Select 6 hours from the following: 6 s.h.
PSY 221, 250, 251, 357, 380, 422, 424, 433, 451, 452, 454, 456, 457, 490* - Select 3 hours from the following: 3 s.h.
ANTH 405; PHIL 205; POLS 319; SOC 255, 300, 355, 425, 445; WS/SOC 435
* Seminar course—PSY 490 may be taken twice, once as a core requirement and once as a Directed Elective, but they must be on different topics in Forensic Psychology.
Advisor
Kimberley McClure
Office: Waggoner Hall 160
Phone:
(309) 298-1593
Email:
KA-McClure@wiu.edu
Mental Health: 18 s.h.
This is a multidisciplinary minor that introduces students to various aspects of human functioning, with an emphasis on reducing discomfort and promoting personal adjustment. The mental health minor is intended for students interested in learning mental health interventions and social services or applying to graduate school in mental health-related fields.
- PSY 251, 380, 424: 9 s.h.
- Choose 9 s.h. from the following: 9 s.h.
AAS 251; HE 441; HE/WS 321; PSY 243, 334, 336, 353, 355, 427, 433, 434, 442, 444, 451, 454, 460 or 463 (lab experience or readings must be in a mental health area), 487, 490; SOC 424; SW 331, 338
Note: PSY 460 and PSY 463 may account for a total of 4 s.h.
Note: PSY 487 and PSY 490 may account for a total of 3 s.h.
Advisor
Jonathan Hammersley
Office: Waggoner Hall 119
Phone:
(309) 298-1593
Email:
JJ-Hammersley@wiu.edu
Psychology: 18 s.h.
Students seeking to understand why people behave and think as they do should consider a minor in psychology. Anyone whose future involves interacting with others will find the study and exploration of psychological principles fascinating and valuable.
- PSY 100: 3 s.h.
- Psychology Electives: 15 s.h.
Advisor
Nial Hartnett
Office: Morgan Hall 203F
Phone:
(309) 298-2668
Email:
N-Hartnett@wiu.edu
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