Program Description
A minor in moral psychology draws students from a variety of majors and provides them with guidance in creating a stimulating academic plan. Moral psychology coursework can be chosen from across disciplines, including philosophy, law, psychology, economics, sociology, along with experiential learning opportunities with community partners to bring the coursework to life. Students will finish the minor prepared to lead the future development of scientifically informed solutions for today's ethical challenges. The minor is available throughout the university to all undergraduate students.
To apply to the minor, students must submit a minor application form ideally by the beginning of the second semester of their junior year.
Minor Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 3 |
| Introduction to Moral Psychology | |
| The Psychology of Good and Evil | |
| Ethics in Business and Organizations | |
| 2-3 |
| Moral Psychology in Action | |
| Community Outreach | |
| Social Entrepreneurship Practicum: Anabel's Grocery | |
| Positive Psychology in Prison | |
| 10-11 |
| Underground Railroad Seminar | |
| Behavioral Economics | |
| Translational Research on Decision Making | |
ILRHR 4615 | | |
NTRES 3320 | | |
| The Psychology and Ethics of Technology | |
Note: For the 2023–2024 academic year, juniors and seniors may "double count" up to two courses they have taken for their major toward the moral psychology minor. In addition it is suggested, but not required, that all students attend at least two moral psychology events within each academic year.
Submit the Moral Psychology minor certification form.
Students are expected to keep track of the courses they have taken toward the minor. When the minimum of 15 credits has been achieved, the Moral Psychology certification form must be submitted to the program manager, Julie Simmons-Lynch (jes257@cornell.edu) for verification. This form is required in order to have the minor designation added to your final transcript.
