Psychology Minors

 

For more details on the curriculum requirements for each minor, visit our online course catalog.

 

Psychology Minor:
designed for non-majors who wish to develop a more sophisticated understanding of the person, this minor consists of 15 credits. This minor serves as a nice complement many majors including Education, Nursing, and Business just to name a few.

 

Counseling Minor:
prepares graduates for entry level positions which require basic people helping skills; this minor consists of 18 credits and includes an opportunity for a practicum in psychology or family sciences.

 

Community Psychology Minor:
provides students with an understanding of the individual in the context of his/her community, and the theories of assessment and evaluation of community-based programs and agencies. This minor consists of 21 credits, and requires a practicum in psychology or sociology which must be associated with the Harrisburg Institute or the Messiah's Philadelphia campus program.