Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology must complete 15 credit hours from one of the five cognate sets below. No more than 6 hours of courses may be at the 1000 level, with the remaining 9 hours taken at the 2000 level or above. Six (6) hours of cognate coursework may double count with General Education requirements.
Students pursuing either Option 1 College of Arts and Sciences Requirements or Option 2 College of Arts and Sciences Requirements may take a second minor (for Option 1) or take a minor (for Option 2) in place of the cognate.
For more information on Option 1 and Option 2 College of Arts and Sciences Requirements, visit the College of Arts and Sciences advising page.
Note that some classes have prerequisites
Cognate Category
- Advocacy, Ethics, Social Justice & Law
- Artistic and Literary Perspectives
- Global Culture & Diverse Populations
- Health and Science Explorations
- Work, Technology & Communication
Approved cognate courses are populated directly to Degree Works. Students taking courses that they believe should fall under a cognate category - but are not listed under one of the above categories - should consult with their advisor.