Minors
Any Mercy College bachelor’s degree-seeking student may pursue a minor after completing a minimum of 18 credit hours or more as designated by the department. Minors are offered in the following areas:
Psychology
Religious Studies
Psychology
(18 credit hours)
Any bachelor’s degree-seeking Mercy College student may pursue a minor in psychology by completing 18 credit hours or six (6) courses in psychology. The requirements for the minor in psychology are as follows:
Required Core Courses (6 Credit Hours)
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours):
*Nine (9) credit hours of the required 18 credit hours must be 300 level or above classes completed at Mercy College of Ohio.
Religious Studies
(18 credit hours)
Any Mercy College bachelor degree-seeking student may pursue a minor in religious studies by completing 18 credit hours or six (6) courses in religion. The requirements for the minor in religious studies are as follows:
Required Core Courses (6 Credit Hours)
| REL 101 | Introduction to Theology and Mercy Values | 3 |
| REL 290 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)
| REL 250 | Death, Dying, and Bereavement | 3 |
| REL 261 | Spirituality, Religion, and Healthcare in the United States | 3 |
| REL 311 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL 340 | Genetics and Ethics in Film | 1 |
| REL 350 | Religion and Science | 3 |
| REL 390 | Medical Imaging Ethics | 3 |
*Nine (9) credit hours of the required 18 credit hours must be 300 level or above classes completed at Mercy College of Ohio.