B.S. in Psychology (121 cr)
Psychology is the scientific study of how humans and animals adapt their behavior to the physical and social environments in which they live. Psychology professionals play an active and useful role in our society. Those in human service occupations often work in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. Psychologists also conduct research and work in experimental, educational, and industrial settings.
As a psychology major, you will gain an understanding of yourself and the behavior of others, as well as broad-based problem solving skills. Our graduates are prepared to work in a wide range of settings, including mental health clinics, social welfare agencies, government, personnel departments, and business and industry. The B.S. in Psychology also provides background for students entering graduate work in psychology and such related areas as law, social work, and business. If you are planning to major in Psychology, see a member of the Psychology faculty to plan your course of study.
General Requirements
- A grade of C (2.0) or above is necessary in all English composition course required for a degree. Students must take W131 or the equivalent within the first 25 credit hours for which they are enrolled.
- Students must complete a second writing course with a C (2.0) or better within the first 50 credit hours for which they are enrolled (see Composition and Communication below).
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) is required for a degree.
- No course with a grade below 2.0 will be accepted in the field of concentration.
- For a bachelor's degree a minimum of 30 hours (total) at the 200-level or above, and at least 15 hours in the field of concentration must be completed at IU East.
- Complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in courses at 300 and 400 levels.
- Complete a minimum of 121 credit hours
General Education (33 cr)
Composition & Communication (9)
- ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I
- Choose one secondary Composition course:
- Choose one Communication course:
- SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking
- CMCL-C 223 Business Communication
College-Level Math (3)
- PSY-K 300 Statistics
Natural Science and Mathematics (9)
- Choose one Biology course with a lab.
- Choose enough additional Natural Science or Mathematics courses to complete 9 credits
(The course used for the College-Level Mathematics requirement above may not be used for this requirement)
Humanities (9)
- PHIL-P 120 Ethics or PHIL-P 140 Introduction to Ethics
- Choose 6 credits from the following disciplines:
Fine Art, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English, Theater, Music, Foreign Language, Telecommunications, Communication Studies
(Only one studio course and one additional 3 cr can be in Philosophy)
Social Sciences (9)
- Choose 9 credits from at least 2 of the following disciplines:
Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Social Geography(G110 and higher), Criminal Justice
Additional Requirements
First-Year Seminar (2)
Students entering the program with less than 12 credit hours of transferable credit are required to complete the First Year Seminar (UCOL-U 101).
Information Literacy (3)
- COLI-S 330 Computerized Statistical Analysis
- COLI-S 360 Computers in Behavioral and Social Sciences
Diversity Requirement (3)
- One of the following:
- POLS-Y 324 Women and Politics
- POLS-Y 325 Black Politics
- SOC-S 413 Gender and Society
- SOC-S 335 Race and Ethnic Relations
(Other courses may be approved through the psychology department)
Capstone Course (3)
- One of the following:
Concentration Requirements
General Core Requirements (12)
- PSY-P 103 General Psychology
- PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology
- PSY-P XXX Psychology of Everyday Life [Pending Approval]
- One of the following:
- PSY-P 216 Lifespan Development
- PSY- B354 Adult Development & Aging
Advanced Core Requirement (3)
- PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience
Concentration Requirement (12)
- One of the following:
- PSY-P 329 Sensation and Perception
- PSY-P XXX Evolutionary Psychology [Pending Approval]
- One of the following:
- One of the following:
- One of the following:
- PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY-P366 Organizational Psych
Psychology Electives (6)
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General Electives (46-48 cr)
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