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A minor in psychology consists of 18 credits in psychology, including:

Course Title Hours
PSYC 101 Play VideoPlay course video for Introduction to PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology4
Select one course from each of the four basic areas:11
Developmental
Social/personality
Physiological/learning
Self-development/applied psychology
Select one additional PSYC course 13
Total Hours18
1

PSYC 201 cannot be used to meet this requirement.  

At least nine of the 18 credits must be taken at VCU.