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The mission of the Department of Psychology is to prepare students for the study and service of psychology. We seek to empower women to lead and effect positive change in the world by instructing them in the ethical, systematic study of behavior and mental processes, and the application of psychology to community and global issues with the expectation of intellectual engagement and academic excellence.

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Department of Psychology

350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA. 30314

404-270-5623
britneyjerome@spelman.edu

Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Psychology Minor Requirements

Foundational Courses

The psychology minor consists of 24 semester hours.

Required Courses

  • PSY 200 General Psychology, Non-majors (4 credit hours) or PSY 203
  • General Psychology, Honors (4 credit hours)
  • PSY 217 & 217 Lab Statistics in Psychology (4 credit hours)
  • PSY 295 & 295 Lab Research Methods (4 credit hours)

A total of 12 hours in psychology electives must also be completed. Elective courses will be chosen in consultation with major and minor department chairs and will be determined by the student’s interests and career goals.

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