PSYM
University of Indianapolis – School of Psychological Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Psychology Majors participating in the early application program for the Master
of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology (Mental Health Counseling track)
Bachelor of Arts
updated 05/15
Students majoring in Psychology and planning to apply for early admission to the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
program must complete the requirements for the Psychology major and the General Education Core requirements the first
three years of study. Completion of these sets of requirements will take careful planning; therefore, you should consult
with your academic advisor on a regular basis. The following is a suggested three-year plan.
CONSULT THE GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM GUIDE WHEN CHOOSING CLASSES
Year I - Semester I (17 hours)
INTD
101
 PSY
124
MATH 180
 

ENGL
101
FYS
XXX
L/G
XXX
New Student Experience (1)*
Fndtns of Psychological Science I – Research Methods (3)
College Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
 
English Composition (3)
First Year Seminar (3)
Local/Global – Experiential (3)
Gen Ed Core – New Student Exp.*
PSY Major – 1ST Year Course**
PSY Major – Math requirement**
Gen Ed Core – Mathematics Comp*
Gen Ed Core – Critical Thinking*
Gen Ed Core – FYS*
Gen Ed Core – L/G Experiential*
Year I – Semester II (15 hours)
PSY
125
PSY
215
PSY
230
LIT
XXX
 COMM XXX
Fndtns of Psychological Science I – Statistics (3)
Social Psychology (3)
Brain and Behavior (3)
Literature Course (3)
Communication Course (3)
PSY Major – Core**
PSY Major – Core**
PSY Major – Core**
Gen Ed Core – Literature*
Ged Ed Core – Communication*
Spring Term (3 hours)
ST
299
Spring Term Course (3)
Gen Ed Core – Spring Term*
Year II – Semester I (14-16.5 hours)
 PSY
235
 PSY
245
NAT SCI XXX
 LANG XXX
Cognitive Psychology (3)
Lifespan Psychology (3)
Natural Science Course (3-4)
Modern Language (101 level) (4)
PSY Major – Core**
PSY Major – Core**
Gen Ed Core – Natural Science*
Gen Ed Core – Mod Lang*
This class partially meets the Modern Language Requirement of the
General Education Core. Language requirements for a BA degree are
through the 201 level. Please see your advisor. If language proficiency is
already demonstrated, another 3-4 credit hour course may replace this
class.
FA
INTD
XXX
202
Fine Arts Applied course (0.5-2)
Lecture/Performance Series (.5)
Gen Ed Core – FA Applied*
Gen Ed Core – Lect/Perf*
Year II – Semester II (16.5 hours)
PSY 300-level The Application of Psychology (3)
 
 Choose one of the following: PSY 315 Group/Ind. Differences, PSY
335 Cognition in Emotion, or PSY 385 Human Development
PSY 300-level The Application of Psychology (3)
 
 Choose one of the following: PSY 315 Group/Ind. Differences, PSY
335 Cognition in Emotion, or PSY 385 Human Development
 L/G ELEC Global/Local – Theoretical (3)
 REL
XXX Religion course (3)
 LANG XXX Modern Language (102 level) (4)
 INTD
202 Lecture/Performance Series (.5)
PSY Major – Application**
PSY Major – Application**
Gen Ed Core – G/L Theory *
Gen Ed Core – Religion *
Gen Ed Core – Mod Lang *
Gen Ed Core – Lect/Perf *
* = UIndy core; ** = Psychology Major
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Year III – Semester I (16-17 hours)
PSY
405
PSY
330


 LANG XXX
 KINS
101
 W/S ELEC
 INTD
300
 FA
XXX
Adv. Statistics and Research Methods (3)(Prereq: MATH 150 or 180)
Psychology of Gender (3)

Modern Language (201 level) (4)
Wellness/Fitness for a Lifetime (1)
Writing & Speaking Across the Curriculum Course (3)
Writing & Speaking Across the Curriculum Corequisite (0)
Fine Arts Theory course (2-3)
PSY Major – Precapstone**
PSY Major – Elective**
Gen Ed Core – Social Science*
Gen Ed Core – Mod Lang *
Gen Ed Core – Wellness *
Gen Ed Core – W/S Req. *
Gen Ed Core – W/S Req. *
Gen Ed Core – FA Theory*
NOTE: By the end of the Semester I of Year III, PSY/MHC students will need a cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a psychology GPA of 3.8 or
higher. They will take the GRE in Semester I of Year III and will attain the 60th percentile or higher on the GRE: Verbal, Quantitative, and
Writing sections.
Year III – Semester II (15 hours)
PSY
 
PSY
PSY
476

345
ELEC
Capstone (3)

Abnormal Psychology (3)
Psychology Elective Course (3)
PSY Major – Capstone**
Gen Ed Core – Capstone*
Recommended elective
Elective# (for degree hour requirement)
Students may choose any type of course as an elective in this semester; a psychology elective is recommended. This elective is required for
students to meet the minimum credit hour requirement for early admission to the MA program.
 HIST
PHIL
XXX
XXX
History Course (3)
Philosophy & Ethics Course (3)
Gen Ed Core – History*
Gen Ed Core – Phil & Ethics*
NOTE: Decisions on admission into the MA program will be made by beginning of Semester II of Year III. Those not admitted directly into
graduate school may continue toward completing the Psychology BA and may pursue a Clinical and Counseling Studies concentration. Before
beginning the MA program in Year IV, a student must complete 99 credit hours.
* = UIndy core; ** = Psychology Major # = Please consult advisor for a list of acceptable electives
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Mental Health Counseling track) Curriculum
Year IV for 4+1 Students/Year I for Traditional Graduate Students
Semester I
 PSY 412/541
 PSY 414/565
 PSY 416/510
 PSY 417/559
PSY XXX/562
 PSY XXX/543
 PSY
501
Foundation Skills for Psychotherapy (3)
Advanced Psychopathology (3)
Psychological Assessment (3)
Psychological Assessment Laboratory (1)
Learning and Behavior (2)
Learning and Behavior Lab (1)
Professional Development Seminar (0)
Semester II
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PSY 421/521
PSY 422/542
PSY 423/560
PSYXXX/505
PSY
XXX
PSY
501
Neuropsychological/Biological Bases of Behavior (3)
Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Treatment (2)
Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Treatment Laboratory (1)
Research Methods and Statistics (3)
Therapy Elective (3)
Professional Development Seminar (0)
Summer
 PSY 431/575
 PSY 432/520
 PSY
537
Group Therapy (3)
Ethics, Professional Standards, and Legal Issues (3)
Contextual and Historical Dimensions (1)
NOTE: UG degree requirements are met by the end of Semester II of Year IV. Two summer courses are given undergraduate course
numbers to allow a student to count them as undergraduate if needed.
NOTE: Some courses at UIndy may have prerequisites that are not required by the core, the major, or the PSYM prerequisite. The
University of Indianapolis undergraduate catalog should be consulted.
NOTE: The PSYM program waives PSY 165 Educational and Career Pathways in Psychology (1.0) as a major requirement.
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Year V for 4+1 Students/Year II for Traditional Graduate Students
Semester I
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PSY
PSY
PSY
PSY
535
550
597
XXX
Advanced Theories of Personality and Social Psychology (3)
Master’s Practicum (2)
Master’s Internship (2)
Elective (3)
Semester II
 PSY
 PSY
 PSY
591
524
597
Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning (3)
Life-Span Psychology (3)
Master’s Internship (3)
523
596
536
582
Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior (3)
Advanced Master’s Internship (3)
Career Development (2)
Advanced Topics
Summer
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PSY
PSY
PSY
PSY
NOTE: Electives may be taken in any semester and may involve combinations of 1, 2, or 3 credit hour elective offerings. Students
opting for the Child and Adolescent Concentration substitute their 6 hours of electives for PSY-671 Child and Adolescent
Psychopathology (Year II, Fall), PSY-674 Advanced Treatment Strategies with Children, Adolescents, and their Families (Year I,
Winter), and complete 3 additional hours of child or adolescent electives in Year II (with the optional Child and Adolescent
Concentration, the MHC program is extended to 63 hours).
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the PSY/MHC major and its undergraduate/graduate requirements,
contact the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (788-2057, Schwitzer Student Center, Room 206). Courses
and requirements sometimes change, so keep in contact with your advisor.