Psychological Science
Minor School of Social Ecology · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
The minor in Psychological Science focuses on determinants of human health, well-being, and functioning in a broad range of developmental, social, cultural, and environmental contexts. Students begin with basic course work in developmental psychology, health psychology, clinical/abnormal psychology, and social psychology. Subsequent courses cover such topics as social, emotional, and cognitive development in children, adolescents, adults; behavioral disorders and developmental psychopathology; counseling and therapy; cultural, social, and personality influences on behavior; attitude formation and change; health psychology; stress and coping; and psychology and the law.
Requirements
Minor Requirements
The minor in Psychological Science is met by completing eight courses (32 units) as specified below:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 21 | Psychology Foundations 1 | |
| PSY 22 | Psychology Foundations 2 | |
| SOCECOL 10 | Research Design | |
| Select five courses from PSY 100–193Z. | ||
Residence Requirement for the Minor: Six courses required for the minor must be completed successfully at UCI.