Political Psychology Minor

LC State’s 21-credit minor in political psychology examines the psychological underpinnings and consequences of political behavior. Political psychology involves an interdisciplinary, social scientific approach for understanding political attitudes, emotions, information processing, and political belief systems. With roots in political science and psychology, political psychology connects to a broad range of other disciplines including sociology, economics, communication, business, and education. The minor is open to all students. It is designed to enrich, complement, and/or supplement the formal education of a student’s major. Those interested in acquiring a minor for teacher certification should first consult with their academic advisor and the Teacher Education & Mathematics Division.

Program Requirements

POLS-101AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT3.00
PSYC-101INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY3.00
PSYC-320SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY3.00
PSYC/POLS-464POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY3.00
Program Electives
Select three of the following:9.00
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
ORIGINS OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
WOMEN & POLITICS
GLOBALIZATION, GEOGRAPHY, AND THE STATE
Total Credits21.00