Psychology Minor

To elect a minor in Psychology a student must complete the following six courses:

1. PSYC BC1001 Introduction to Psychology (3 points)
2. PSYC BC1101 Statistics (lecture and recitation, 4 points)
3. One 2000-level PSYC lecture course chosen from Groups 1 or 2 listed for the major (3 points)
4. One PSYC laboratory course (2.5 credits)
5. One PSYC lecture or seminar course of your choice (3 or 4 points)
6. An additional PSYC lecture or seminar course of your choice (3 or 4 points)

Important Notes:

• At least four of the six courses must be taken at Barnard or Columbia. 
• If AP credit is used in place of BC1001, another PSYC course must be substituted to complete the six course requirement. 
• Students cannot receive credit for taking the same class at two institutions. Please refer to a list of Overlapping Courses between Barnard and Columbia.
• The PSYC lab can be PSYC BC1010 "Intro Lab", or any of the 2000-level PSYC Labs, however, note that BC1001, BC1020, and BC1101 are all pre-reqs for 2000-labs. 
• One of the PSYC lecture/seminar courses can be PSYC BC1020 Research Methods 
• All courses must be taken for a letter grade (C- or better). 
• Neuroscience & Behavior majors cannot also have a minor in Psychology due to significant overlapping curriculums.
• All other exemptions and substitutions are as noted for the major.

The Minor Declaration Form can be found on Slate. 

For more information on courses, review the Barnard College Course Catalogue.

Any questions may be directed to the Department Administrator or Departmental Vice Chair.