Psychology Minor
Discover how the human mind works with a minor in psychology.
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Understand the Mind, Behavior, and the Human Experience
Learn how people think, feel, and behave through the Psychology Minor at Concordia University Irvine. This program helps you understand human motivation and interaction while developing practical research and communication skills that translate across careers.
You’ll select an age range to focus on, then customize your studies with five electives from topics like marriage and family, sport psychology, or forensic psychology. With guidance from experienced faculty, you’ll explore both classic and contemporary theories of mind and behavior, grounded in a Christian understanding of the person.
A psychology minor provides a base of valuable skills for roles in nearly every industry, including business, education, healthcare, law, ministry, and more. Employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.1
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What do you learn when you minor in psychology?
That depends on your chosen courses. At Concordia, the psychology minor is highly customizable, allowing you to study human behavior from multiple angles. You’ll take one course centered on a specific age range and then choose five electives that align with your professional or personal goals, covering topics like abnormal, business, or developmental psychology.
Is psychology a major or minor?
Psychology can be studied as either a major or a minor, depending on your career goals. Majoring in psychology is ideal if you plan to pursue graduate school or become a licensed psychologist. A minor in psychology, however, complements majors such as business, education, healthcare, and more, giving you insights into human behavior that are valuable in any field.
Why study psychology at a Christian university?
At Concordia, the study of psychology is rooted in a Christian worldview that recognizes both the complexity and the dignity of human beings. You’ll explore the science of the mind while reflecting on what it means to serve others with compassion and integrity.
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1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm (viewed Oct. 17, 2025).
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.