University of Indianapolis – School of Psychological Sciences

Curriculum Guide for Psychology Majors (PSYC)

Bachelor of Arts or Scienceupdated 05/16

The School of Psychological Sciences offers two undergraduate majors in psychology. The Psychology Major (PSYC) and the Applied Psychology Major (PSYA).The PSYC major is designed for students who plan on attending graduate school, in particular in an area related to psychology, immediately upon completing their degree; whereas, the PSYA is designed for students who are planning on entering the workforce upon degree completion or who would like to combine the PSYA degree with another area of study at UIndy. Psychology majors have the option to enhance their studies by completing the Clinical & Counseling Studies concentration.This concentration is strongly encouraged for students considering graduate school or professional experiences related to mental health.

The following is a suggested sequence of courses; transfer students or those changing majors may find it necessary to deviate from this suggested sequence. Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy students should refer to pre-professional program curriculum guides for additional requirements or substitutions. Please note that PSY 124, 125, and 165 are recommended prerequisites for the 200-level courses and required for the 300 and 400-level courses.

First-Year Courses (11 hours)

PSY124Foundations of Psychological Sciences I - Methods (3)

PSY125Foundations of Psychological Science II - Statistics (3)*

PSY165Career and Educational Pathways for Psychology Majors (1)

MATH150Finite Mathematics (4) OR

MATH180College Algebra & Trigonometry (4)

Psychology Core Requirements (12 hours)**

PSY215Social Psychology (3)

PSY230Brain and Behavior (3)

PSY235Cognitive Psychology (3)

PSY245Lifespan Psychology (3)

Psychology Readings Courses***

Choose TWO courses from the following (6 hours):

PSY315Readings in Individual and Group Differences (3)

PSY335Readings in Cognition and Emotion (3)

PSY 370 Readings in Advanced Topics (3)

PSY385Readings in Human Development (3)

Pre-Capstone Experience & Capstone Course (6 hours)

PSY405Advanced Statistics & Research Methods (3)(Prereq: MATH 150 or 180, PSY 124, PSY 125; Fulfills General Education Writing and Speaking Requirement)

PSY476Capstone in Psychological Sciences (3)(Prereq: PSY 405; Fulfills General Education Capstone Requirement; PSY 475(Applied Psychology Capstone) may be substituted for 476 with permission from the Director of Undergraduate Programs in Psychology)

Electives (2-3 hours):

Any psychology course not already counted toward the major (except PSY 475 Applied Psychology Capstone)

Students interested in pursuing graduate school in areas related to clinical or counseling psychology are encouraged to complete the Clinical and Counseling Studies Concentration

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*Prerequisite for PSY 125 is readiness for MATH 108, 150, or 180.

**Recommended prerequisites for Psychology Core Courses are PSY 124, 125, and 165.

***Required prerequisites for Psychology Readings Courses are PSY 124, 125, and 165; or permission from the instructor.

NOTE: A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Psychology Major.

NOTE: The Psychology major requires atotal of 37-38 credit hours(33-34 Psychology depending on elective chosen; 4 Math).

The Bachelor of Arts/ScienceDegree requires a minimum of 120 hours.

This program may require attendance in both day and extended programs classes.

Please see the General Education Curriculum guide for additional requirements.