Psychology

Psych Minors

If you're a declared Psych minor, explore the menu below to find answers to your questions.

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What are the requirements for the Psych minor?

You will need PSY 100 and 15 additional credits in Psychology (9 of those have to be at the 300/400 level).

Take a look at this checksheet here and feel free to reach out to the Associate chair, Dr. Basten (bbasten@uwlax.edu) with any questions about your Psych minor.

I'm about to register for classes - what do I need to know?

Every semester, you will receive a number of emails from the university, from your major department, and from your advisors about registration and advising. Please pay careful attention to those emails. Also check out the registration information on our website for lots of helpful information. The information is mainly geared toward Psych majors, but you'll some good information for Psych minors as well.

Remember that the Psych minor is incredibly flexible. You can meet the requirements with just about any of the Psych courses we offer as long as you take at least 9 credits at the 300/400 level.

If you have any questions about registration for Psych courses, please reach out to the Psych Associate Chair, Dr. Basten (bbasten@uwlax.edu)

I need help in my Psych courses - what do I do?

We're here to help. There are lots of ways students can get help with their classes. Check out the information about tutoring and Psych TAs.

Psych courses require a lot of writing - where can I go to get help?

Check out this website with lots of helpful information about writing in your Psychology courses.

How does a Psych minor benefit me in my future career?

We hope you chose Psychology as a minor because you found the courses interesting. Studying psychology pairs well with many other fields of study and equips you with lots of skills. These skills are valued by employers in every field and make you a strong candidate for jobs in many industries, not just those related to Psychology.
UWL has identified eight skills that we're confident you have developed in your time here. Check out the Eagle Advantage website to learn more about these skills and how to market yourself to future employers by talking about your undergrad experiences.

How do I drop my Psych minor?

To drop your psych minor, access the program/plan form for the college associated with your major.

If your major is in CASSH, use the CASSH program/plan form.

If your major is in CBA, use the CBA form linked here: https://www.uwlax.edu/cba/resources/resources-for-students/forms-and-resources/

If your major is in CSH, use the CSH form linked here: https://www.uwlax.edu/csh/resources-for-students/forms/

If your major is in SOE, use the SOE program change form.

I have other questions or concerns not answered here.

If you have other questions about the Psych minor or have a concern, please reach out to the Psych Associate Chair, Dr. Basten (bbasten@uwlax.edu)