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)

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY 201Lifespan Psychology

3

Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours):

PSY 280Independent Study

1-3

PSY 310Brain and Behavior

3

PSY 340Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 350Interpersonal Relationships

3

PSY 380Behavior Modification

3

PSY 390Forensic Psychology

3

*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 101Introduction to Theology and Mercy Values

3

REL 290Medical Ethics

3

Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)

 
REL 250Death, Dying, and Bereavement

3

REL 261Spirituality, Religion, and Healthcare in the United States

3

REL 311World Religions

3

REL 340Genetics and Ethics in Film

1

REL 350Religion and Science

3

REL 390Medical 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.