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Psychology: a comprehensive introduction

Minor

Language of Instruction

This minor is offered in English.

Course period

The courses in the 30 EC minor are offered over two semesters. Student will follow courses during the entire academic year (September - July).

Objectives

This minor provides a representative and coherent overview of the entire discipline. It is representative because it constitutes a first acquaintance with the main currents and themes within psychology. It is coherent because it introduces students to the different psychological subdisciplines emphasizing their common elements.

Contact

  • For questions about the content of the courses, see the tab 'Courses' or contact the individual course coordinator for specific questions.

  • For questions about registration, see the tab 'Registration' or, for specific questions, contact the Students Services Centre

  • For questions about the Rules and Regulations, see the tab 'More Info' or contact the Psychology study adviser

  • Courses
  • Registration
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When students opt to only take 15 EC of courses, the following courses should be included:

  • Introduction to Psychology

  • Personality, Clinical and Health Psychology

  • Social and Organisational Psychology

Method of Instruction and Examination

See the individual course pages for details about learning objectives, mode of instruction, and assessment method. These may differ from what you are used to in your own study programme.

To arrange special examination accommodations, you must provide official documentation to the Psychology study adviser at least three weeks before the start of the examination period. This is also needed when you are already allowed these accommodations at your own study.

The registration for courses in the minor will be done by the Student Service Centre. This includes all classes, the final exam and resit.

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2
Introduction to Psychology 5
Personality, Clinical and Health Psychology 5
Developmental and Educational Psychology 5
Social and Organisational Psychology 5
Psychology and Science 5
The Adolescent Brain 5