Minor in Psychology
The psychology minor at Berklee enables students to synthesize and integrate key concepts of psychology study, including perception, cognition, emotion, personality, and behavior.
Students explore the dynamics of interpersonal relationships while also recognizing the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. Students apply this knowledge to various spheres of human activity, including issues related to everyday life such as family, education, and employment, as well as the treatment of mental health problems.
Through the psychology minor, students study the role of these functions in individual and social behavior, while also exploring the underlying physiological and neurological processes. Additionally, students apply research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation, as they also develop critical thinking and practical reasoning skills.
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.
Upon completion of a minor in psychology, students will:
- synthesize and integrate knowledge of concepts, perspectives, and trends in psychology;
- apply research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
- recognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural, and international diversity;
- compose written and oral communications; and
- apply critical thinking and practical reasoning.
Required Course (3 credits)
- LSOC-211 General Psychology (3 credits)
Elective Courses (choose three; at least 9 credits)
- LMSC-307 Introduction to Psychoacoustics (3 credits)
- LSOC-212 Psychology of Music (3 credits)
- LSOC-216 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
- LSOC-281 Masculinity in Contemporary Society (3 credits)
- LSOC-307 Music Cognition (3 credits)
- LSOC-371 Identity (3 credits)
- LSOC-411 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 credits)
- LSOC-421 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
- LSOC-431 Adult Development and Aging (3 credits)