Psychology

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 (39 cr)

Composition & Communication (9)
College-Level Math (3)
  • PSY-K 300 Statistics
Natural Science and Mathematics (9)
Humanities (9)
Social Sciences (9)

Additional Requirements (3-5 cr)

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)
  • CSCI-A 110 Introduction to Computers & Computing (or equivalent)
Major Requirements (39 cr)
General Core Requirements (12)
Advanced Core Requirement (15)
Psychology Electives (6)

See your academic advisor for more information

Diversity Requirement (3)

Choose one approved course with advisor permission.

Capstone Course (3)
  • One of the following:
    • PSY-P 459 History and Systems of Psychology
    • PSY-P 495 Readings and Research in Psychology
    • BSS-B 490 Senior Seminar, to be taken during the senior year

General Electives

Choose additional courses to reach 120 credit hours total.