Department of Psychology
Department of Psychology

Minor in Psychology

Program Checklist & Requirements

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Course Checklist

 

 

The program checklist is used to keep track of prerequisites and your progress toward completing the requirements of the minor. 

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Minor Requirements

Prerequisites to Declare the Minor

First, you must have already declared a major in another field.  Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA for all psychology courses taken.

  • Must earn above a C- in at least two of the following courses:
    • PSYC 1010
    • PSYC 2005
    • PSYC 2150
    • PSYC 2200
    • PSYC 2410
    • PSYC 2600
    • PSYC 2700

Minor Requirements

Students must complete 18 credits, distributed as follows:

  • PSYC-2005, Research Methods & Data Analysis I (3)
  • Two of the following 1000/2000-level pillar courses (6)
    • PSYC 1010
    • PSYC 2150
    • PSYC 2200
    • PSYC 2410
    • PSYC 2600
    • PSYC 2700
  • One course at 2000-level or higher level (3)
  • Two courses at 3000-level or higher (6)

*These courses do not count toward the minor: Research in Psychology (PSYC 3590), Advanced Research in Psychology, Directed Readings in Psychology, PSYC Internship*

Grade Standards

  • A grade of above a C- is required in all Psychology classes that count toward the minor.
  • A 2.0 GPA in all Psychology classes is required to complete the minor.
  • Students who have less than a 2.0 GPA in all psychology coursework at the end of a semester will be put on probationary status in the minor.
  • Students with two consecutive semesters with a psychology GPA below 2.0 will not be permitted to continue in the minor.

 

Ready to Declare the Minor? Follow these Steps

This process will be conducted electronically via Docusign.

Please note: You must have already declared a major before you can declare a minor.

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STEP 1: Sign up for notifications regarding the minor

  • Join “Psych-Majors-Minors” listserv. Students are welcome to join the list before they declare. 
  • (Optional) Join “Psych-Majors-Minors-Underrep” listserv for notifications related to underrepresented groups (for example, historically underrepresented racial or ethnic group, first-generation college students, economically-disadvantaged background) 
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STEP 2: Complete your Psychology Course Plan

  1. Open and complete the psychology checklist course plan form:

  2. Download and review your unofficial transcript from SIS to assist in completing the course plan form. 

  3. Start by filling in any courses you have already completed.

  4. Fill in the other courses that you would like* to take to satisfy all minor requirements. *The courses you list are simply your “best guesses” about the courses you will likely take; these guesses are not binding and courses can be rearranged or substituted as necessary or desired in the future.

  5. When finished, save your course form and your SIS unofficial transcripts as PDF documents. You will eventually attach these forms to the Docusign Minor Form. Please include your first and last name when you name your files.

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STEP 3: Read the Docusign Form instructions

  1. Begin the declaration process by reading the following instructions:

  2. In the "Powerform Signer Information" section (see sample image below) you will enter your name and email, and then you will enter the Declaration of Major Contact for Psychology:

    • Name: Justin Woodward

    • Email: gxw7az@virginia.edu 

  3. Once you have entered the name and email for yourself and the Declaration of Major Contact, click "Begin Signing" at the bottom of the PowerForm.  This will lead you to the actual Major/Minor form.  You will complete the required fields on the docusign form (see sample form below).  Continue reading for tips on how to complete this form for Psychology.

  4. Docusign Intended Major/Minor: list "PSYCHOLOGY MINOR"

  5. Docusign Course List:  You do not have to fill this part out with an advisor as it states on the form, because you will attach your psychology course plan instead.  Add a filler course so the form will allow you to submit it: “PSYC | 0000| Title: See Attached Course Plan | 18 Credits"

  6. Complete any other required Docusign fields, and then add the 2 required attachments:

  7. Then click the "Finish" button.  The forms will be routed to the Undergraduate Coordinator for Psychology for review.  You will be contacted via email if anything else is needed.

Sample Docusign Form

Sample Docusign Form
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STEP 4. Start the Docusign Process

DECLARE THE MINOR DOCUSIGN FORM

You can access the form by going to the College web page here: https://college.as.virginia.edu/forms - scroll down to the "Declaration of Major and Minor Form (DocuSign)". Regarding the Docusign Course List:  You do not have to fill this part out with an advisor as it states on the form, because you will attach your psychology course plan instead.  Add a filler course so the form will allow you to submit it: “PSYC | 0000| Title: See Attached Course Plan | 18 Credits"

Don't forget...

Include your 2 attachments when you submit your Docusign form:

Make sure to designate the Declaration of Major Contact (DMC) as: 

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STEP 5. Check SIS to ensure your minor form was processed

We will try to process your form as soon as possible, however, there may be delays in processing your form depending on the time of the year (e.g. beginning of the semester, enrollment start, graduation, and conferences).  After 10 days of submitting your form, your mimor should show up in SIS. If 10 days have passed, and you have checked SIS and don't see the minor, please email gxw7az@virginia.edu. Thank you for your patience.

 

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