Minor in Psychology
Department
The psychology minor at Berklee enables students to learn about the diverse field of research on human behavior that is scientific and practical. Students have the opportunity to explore key concepts in psychology, including biology, perception, cognition, development, social interactions, and mental health. Students also develop transferable skills to enhance their success as artists and individuals, including scientific reasoning, inquiry, communication, and critical thinking.
Entrance Requirements
Students must take LENG-111 Introduction to College Writing. This minor is managed by the Liberal Arts Department.
- College students: submit the Declaration of Major/Minor form to the Liberal Arts Department. See detailed instructions in the Registration Guide.
- Conservatory students: submit the Declaration of Minor form to the Registrar's Office.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a minor in psychology, students will be able to:
- identify psychology’s major subfields;
- use basic psychological concepts to describe or explain behavior;
- describe examples of relevant and practical applications of psychological principles to everyday life;
- utilize scientific reasoning to guide inquiry and decision-making;
- interpret and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research designs; and
- demonstrate an understanding of how psychological, biological, and environmental factors influence behavior and mental processes.
Curriculum and Courses
Required Course (3 credits)
- LSOC-211 General Psychology (3 credits)
Elective Courses (choose three; at least 9 credits)
- LSOC-212 Psychology of Music (3 credits)
- LSOC-214 Positive Psychology (3 credits)
- LSOC-215 Social Psychology (3 credits)
- LSOC-216 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
- LMSC-307 Introduction to Psychoacoustics (3 credits)
- LSOC-307 Music Cognition (3 credits)
- LSOC-318 Introduction to Neuroscience (3 credits)
- LSOC-411 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 credits)
- LSOC-421 Psychology of Mental Health (3 credits)
- LSOC-431 Adult Developmental Psychology (3 credits)