California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

What you'll study

The minor combines lower-division introductory and methods courses with upper-division electives. Required courses and units (summary):

• Introduction to Psychology PSY 2201 (LD) — 3 units
• Mind, Brain & Behavior PSY 2210 (LD) — 3 units
• Research Methods in Psychology PSY 2204 (LD) — 3 units
• Multicultural Psychology PSY 3325 (UD) — 3 units (GE area 4C)
• One Upper-Division Breadth Elective (choose one): PSY 3304, PSY 3305, PSY 3332, PSY 3334, PSY 4401, or PSY 4150 (UD) — 3 units
• Two additional Upper-Division PSY electives — any 3000- or 4000-level PSY courses (UD) — total 6 units
• Preparatory statistics requirement — Statistics with Applications or equivalent: STA1205/A; STA 1200; or STA 1201-1202 sequence (LD) — 3 units

Total units for the minor: 21.

Entry requirements

Students interested in declaring the minor should consult the Psychology minor advisor, Dr. Alejandro Morales (amorales2@cpp.edu), who assists with the declaration process. Note that students majoring in Psychology may not enroll in this minor.

Career prospects

The minor gives non-Psychology majors foundational knowledge in psychological theory, research methods, statistics, and multicultural perspectives. It can strengthen applications and workplace readiness for roles that value human behavior understanding, research literacy, or collaboration with psychology professionals when paired with a complementary major.

Scholarships & funding angle

Funding for minors is typically handled through institutional scholarships, department awards, or financial aid tied to overall enrollment rather than the minor itself; contact the university financial aid office or department for applicable opportunities.