Minor in Clinical Health Psychology
About This Program
The Clinical Health Psychology Minor provides students with a foundational understanding of psychological principles and their application specifically related to mental and physical health. Courses offer insights into human development, mental health disorders, and the role of genetics in behavior, preparing students for careers in psychology, healthcare, or research.
The Clinical Health Psychology minor comprises 18 credit hours or more in Psychology (PSYC) courses. A 2.0-grade point average (calculated only by the PSYC courses taken in residency) must be maintained in the minor. To request a minor be added to your degree plan, please complete the minor request form and seek approval from your academic advisor.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate a foundational understanding of psychological principles and their application to mental and physical health.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| PSYC 1315 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Specialization | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following, all of which have a prerequisite of PSYC 1315 with a C or better: | 15 | |
| ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIOR | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE | ||
| BEHAVIOR AND MOTIVATION | ||
| BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| NEUROPHARMACOLOGY | ||
| BEHAVIORAL GENETICS | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN PERSONALITY | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN CLINICAL COUNSELING | ||
| ADVANCED TOPICS IN HEALTH | ||
| HONORS THESIS 1 | ||
| READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
Additional 3000/4000 level courses approved by advisor. | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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A maximum of 6 hours of thesis, research, or readings credits may be applied to the minor.
Advising Resources
Psychology Advisors are available to meet with:
- Non-freshman students who have met the College of Science transition criteria to be advised in the College of Science
- Transfer students
- Students who wish to minor in Psychology
Email:
psychologydepartment@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2281