Psychology (Minor)


At a Glance: program details

Minor Map

Complement your major by exploring the complexities of the mind, brain and behavior. Together with top faculty, you'll explore fascinating questions about the human experience and gain insightful psychology knowledge applicable to everyday life.

Program Description

In a minor program in psychology, students explore life's most intriguing mysteries. They learn about memory, stress, child development and more from renowned faculty. Through engaging coursework and experiential learning opportunities, students investigate the human experience from a scientific perspective.

Graduates gain a nuanced grasp of psychological principles and methods, enhancing how they approach individual, collective and societal concerns. They're prepared for impactful careers and skilled in navigating our intricate, data-driven world.


Program Requirements

The minor in psychology consists of completing 18 credit hours of coursework in psychology. Twelve credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level, of which at least six credit hours must be completed in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology. All courses for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
Required Course -- 3 credit hours
Minor Electives (choose five) -- 15 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in psychology (including all concentrations)

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.


Career Outlook

Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

A minor in psychology supports students who are interested in pursuing careers in human resources, management, marketing and more by developing their interpersonal skills and knowledge of human behavior.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors


  • Growth: 18.4%
  • Median Salary*: 49710
  Bright Outlook

Educational, Guidance and Career Counselors and Advisors


  • Growth: 5.4%
  • Median Salary*: 60140
  Bright Outlook

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists


  • Growth: 11.4%
  • Median Salary*: 90130
  Bright Outlook

Marriage and Family Therapists


  • Growth: 14.9%
  • Median Salary*: 56570
  Bright Outlook

Healthcare Social Workers


  • Growth: 9.6%
  • Median Salary*: 60280
  Bright Outlook

Medical and Health Services Managers


  • Growth: 28.4%
  • Median Salary*: 104830
  Bright Outlook

Mental Health Counselors


  • Growth: 18.4%
  • Median Salary*: 49710
  Bright Outlook

Child, Family, and School Social Workers


  • Growth: 5.3%
  • Median Salary*: 50820
  Bright Outlook

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers


  • Growth: 10.6%
  • Median Salary*: 51240
  Bright Outlook

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).




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