Certified School Counselor (RANK1)
Rank 1 Program
The Rank 1 Certified School Counselor program is tailored for Kentucky teachers seeking a salary increase through a rank change. Rank 1 status requires 60 credit hours of approved graduate credit, including a master's degree, and is recognized only in Kentucky. Up to 15 credit hours may be transferred from other accredited institutions. Flexible course delivery options (online or in-person) and endorsement courses embedded in the curriculum make this the most versatile Rank 1 option in areas like art, elementary, health, middle grades, music, physical education, secondary, or special education.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Psychology
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences
Academic Plan Code(s): PSYCMINOR
Admission to the minor in Psychology requires:
- Completion of PSYC 201 with a minimum grade of C1;
- Completion of General Education Cardinal Core QR course with a minimum grade of C1
- Completion of PSYC 301 with a minimum grade of C1;
- Completion of PSYC 302 with a minimum grade of C1
- Completion of 30 hours of degree-applicable credit with a minimum grade point average of 2.0; and
- A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in Psychology.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 201 | Introduction to Psychology - SB 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 301 | Introduction to Social Statistics 1,2 | 3 |
| PSYC 302 | Research Methods for Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
PSYC 305 | Brain and Behavior | |
PSYC 306 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | |
PSYC 307 | Cognitive Processes | |
PSYC 308 | Foundations of Psychopathology | |
| PSYC Electives (must be taken at 300+ level) | 3 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 21 | |
Completion of the minor requires:
- A minimum grade of C minus in all courses used to meet the requirements in the Psychology minor; and
- A minimum grade point average of 2.0.
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
Students majoring in Neuroscience (NS) who wish to minor in Psychology (PSYC) must complete a minimum of 9 PSYC credits that are not counted toward meeting the NS degree requirements. These 9 credits must include 2 of the following courses: PSYC 306, PSYC 307 or PSYC 308. If these courses are taken as electives for the NS degree, additional PSYC courses must be taken in their place.
- 1
Grades of C minus are not accepted
- 2
Students must confirm any course substitutions for PSYC 301 with the department prior to enrollment. Students who substitute a course from another department will need to take an additional Psychology elective to complete the required number of Psychology hours for the program.