Minor in Clinical Psychology

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Banner Code: LA-MINOR-PSYC-CLPY

The required courses of the minor in Clinical Psychology provide a foundation in psychology and focus on assessment and treatment of distress and dysfunction. The electives provide in-depth knowledge of normal development, psychological theories, psychological disorders, and treatment techniques.

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Policies

Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete 19 credits of psychology with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.

Minor Requirements

Total credits: 19

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Core Courses

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (Mason Core) 3
PSYC 301 Research Methods in Psychology (Mason Core) 4
PSYC 321 Clinical Psychology 3
PSYC 325 Psychopathology 3
Total Credits 13

Electives

Select at least two courses from the following: 6
PSYC 211
 Lifespan Development (Mason Core) (or PSYC 313 or PSYC 314)
PSYC 231
 Social Psychology (Mason Core)
PSYC 322
 Behavior Modification
PSYC 324
 Personality Theory
PSYC 326
 Therapeutic Communication Skills
PSYC 365
 Psychology of Stress and Coping
PSYC 414
 Behavior Disorders of Childhood
PSYC 417
 Science of Well Being
PSYC 423
 Group Psychotherapy Techniques
PSYC 430
 Clinical Practicum in Psychology
PSYC 460
 Independent Study in Psychology
PSYC 461
 Special Topics 1
Total Credits 6
1

When topic is related to clinical psychology and approved by the psychology department.