A minor is not required. The minor in psychology provides knowledge of human behavior, which complements your major area of study. If you choose this option, you are required to take a minimum of 20 credit hours in psychology. A graduate degree is required to work as a practicing psychologist. However, there are many career possibilities for people with bachelor's degrees in psychology.
Many students plan their programs to earn a double major.
Fields such as social work, business and computer science are excellent choices to combine with a major in psychology. Only psychology courses with a grade of C or better can be applied to fulfill the major requirements. The Department of Psychology generally accepts transfer credits from accredited institutions of higher learning. For psychology majors, at least 15 credit hours in psychology must be earned at Marygrove. For the minor, you must take a minimum of nine psychology credit hours at Marygrove.