Frequently Asked Questions about the Minor in Psychology

What are the criteria for the Minor in Psychology?
A student must have completed 12 credits at Illinois with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above. However, if a student is in the process of taking the last courses needed for the Minor, admission will be considered only if the student has an Illinois State GPA of at least 2.0 and at least a 2.0 GPA for all coursework for the Minor.

Must I keep a 2.5 GPA after I am admitted to the Minor in Psychology?
A 2.5 is the minimum GPA required for the Minor in Psychology for Teacher Education. A 2.0 GPA is sufficient for all other students admitted to the Minor in Psychology.

Is a D a passing grade?
Yes, as long as the GPA for Minor coursework meets the minimum requirement for the student's program (i,e., a 2.0 GPA for a Minor in Psychology; a 2.5 GPA for a Minor in Psychology for Teacher Education).

The psychology course I want to take is closed. What can I do?
See the department's PSY Course Override Web site. Complete the override request form and submit it as an e-mail attachment to the department. Override requests are accepted only during Advance Registration

I want to take a course at another school and have the credit transferred to my Minor in Psychology. What should I do?
Before registering for the course at another school, contact your academic advisor to find out if the course credit can be transferred to Illinois State. Prior approval for the transfer is wise before taking the course at another school.

How do I transfer a course I took at another school into credit for the Minor in Psychology at Illinois State?
Make arrangements at the other university or college to have the course credit transferred to Illinois State though Evaluation Services. Then, discuss the transfer with your academic advisor. In many cases your advisor may be able to count the transferred credit directly towards your plan of study for the Minor in Psychology. However, in some situations, it may be necessary to review the other school's catalog course description and the course syllabus to determine if a specific course may be counted for credit towards the Minor in Psychology at Illinois State. It is your responsibility to obtain the catalog course description and syllabus if that paperwork is required for the credit transfer.

My Academic Progress Summary does not accurately reflect all the courses I have taken. What should I do?
Contact your academic advisor. Course electives for the Minor in Psychology must be entered manually into your computerized plan of study by an advisor.