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Bachelor's Degree

Psychology Minor

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Why Minor in Psychology?

A psychology minor complements any major at Ferrum College. Covering diverse topics and providing an understanding of the human mind and behavior, the knowledge and skills developed will help you to achieve your career goals, especially in careers that work with people.  

Psychology Minor Sample Courses

General Psychology

An introduction to the basic concepts, methods, theories, and applications of psychology.

Child Development

For students interested in working with children and adolescents in careers like teaching, coaching, or health sciences. In this course you will raise a virtual child as you learn about development and be introduced to the basic concepts, methods, theories, and applications of psychology.

Organizational psychology

Are you interested in working in business or human resources? In this course, you will learn about how a knowledge of psychology can improve employee motivation, happiness, and productivity.

Meet the Faculty

Melissa Wright

Senior Director of Human Resources

Kathryn Ingram

Instructor of Pscyhology

Sharon Stein

Professor of Psychology and Program Coordinator of Psychology

Ryan Cooper

Director of Graduate Psychology, MS and Assistant Professor of Psychology