This minor may only be completed by students admitted to the Elementary Education or the Elementary Education and Special Education programs. A minor is not required to complete either program.

Minors provide a depth of study in a particular area of interest and also inform classroom instruction. The completion of a minor is required to teach middle school in some states and may benefit students particularly interested in teaching at this level.

The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Letters & Science. Students interested in completing an additional major in psychology may wish to consult with an undergraduate advisor in the department to discuss course selection and other issues related to this field of study.

Upon completion, the subject area of the minor will be posted on the UW–Madison transcript. Students will not receive an additional certification or license in the subject area. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction does not offer content licenses in association with the Elementary Education or Special Education teaching licenses.

How to Get In

This minor may only be declared by students completing the Elementary Education or the Elementary Education and Special Education programs. To declare the minor, contact your academic advisor in Education Student Services any time after program admission.

Requirements

Complete a minimum of 26 credits. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 is required, based on all psychology minor coursework taken at UW–Madison. Students wishing to complete an additional major in psychology through the College of Letters & Science must also complete supporting coursework in introductory biology; see Requirements for the Major.