The minor in psychology is comprised of a minimum of 24 credits, 50% of which must be completed at Western Washington University. Students who plan to utilize a psychology minor for graduate school applications should plan to complete PSY 101, 210, 230, 240, 250, and research methods.

• 2025-26 Psychology Minor Checklist
• 2025-26 Psychology Minor

Available beginning Fall 2025

Behavioral neuroscience (BNS) explores the role of the nervous system in normal and abnormal behavior, thought, and emotion. The BNS major emphasizes an understanding of nervous system structure and function from the molecular/cellular level to the systems level. For example, behavioral neuroscientists study the neurobiological basis of normal learning and memory, psychiatric illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia, and drug abuse and neurological illnesses such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Earning a minor in Behavioral neuroscience demonstrates interest and dedication to understanding the biological substrates of behavior explored in the Psychology major. This understanding will be of benefit in a variety of career paths, especially in the allied health fields. 

• 2025-26 Behavioral Neuroscience Minor

Available beginning Fall 2025

This minor is designed to provide students with a breadth and depth of understanding in interdisciplinary approaches to culture for psychological science. Specifically, the minor will focus on theoretical frameworks, research, and diverse methods and models for understanding the role of culture in psychological processes, centering an understanding of racism and intersecting structures of power and oppression, equity, and justice. Students will gain academic knowledge to enhance their coursework as psychology majors, gain applied knowledge to bring to vocational settings, and further their educational experience while working toward creating a more socially just world.

• 2025-26 Culture, Race, and Justice Minor

Advising:

Have questions related to course evaluation for the CRJ minor? Please contact one of the departmental CRJ advisors Drs. Anna Ciao, Alex Czopp, Kate McLean, Christie Scollon, or Adrian Villicana via office hours or email. 

FAQ:

Choosing between Sociology and WGSS is not necessary, thought it may be more credit conscious to focus on one outside area of study. E.g., if you have completed the 200-level prerequisite you may complete one SOC and one WGSS course to satisfy minor requirements.

Fulfilling CRJ minor requirements may lead to a productive and convenient double minor with your paired outside area of study (i.e., WGSS or Sociology).  

During registration, please be aware that some 300-level WGSS/SOC courses may be major restricted for the beginning of Phase I. Be sure to follow the Browse Classes course directions for ease of access.

This interdisciplinary program is designed to introduce the student to the discipline of sport psychology. More specifically, it emphasizes the educational and behavioral approaches to sport psychology that can be applied in recreational, exercise, and athletic settings.

• 2025-26 Sport Psychology Minor

*Cannot be combined with Sport Psychology major.