Counseling and Human Relations (Minor)
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The Counseling and Human Relations minor provides a strong foundation in counseling, human development and social justice. Throughout the minor, students learn to support mental health and well-being, promote resilience and advocate for diverse communities. Open to all UofL undergraduates, the minor pairs well with a range of degrees, empowering students to make a positive impact in both personal and professional settings.
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 Counseling and Human Relations
Unit: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Counseling and Human Development
Academic Plan Code(s): CHR MINOR
The required courses in this minor can be completed 100% online.
The College of Education and Human Development offers a minor in Counseling and Human Relations that is open to all undergraduate students at UofL.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECPY 304 | Mental Health and the Helping Professions | 3 |
| ECPY 319 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| ECPY 363 | Culture, Social Justice, and Advocacy | 3 |
| ECPY 412 | Stress, Coping & Resilience | 3 |
| ECPY 422 | Emotional Intelligence | 3 |
| Choose 1 elective from the following: | 3 | |
ECPY 302 | Making Space for Growth: Seminar on Personal, Academic, and Career Enhancement | |
ECPY 305 | Human Development and Learning | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
Exit Requirements: A 2.5 GPA is required in the minor and all courses must be completed with a C- or above.
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.