University of Indianapolis – School of Psychological Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Psychology Majors (PSYC)
Bachelor of Arts
PSYC
updated 05/15
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)
 PSY
124
Foundations of Psychological Sciences I - Methods (3)

PSY
125
Foundations of Psychological Science II - Statistics (3)*
 PSY
165
Career and Educational Pathways for Psychology Majors (1)
 MATH
150
Finite Mathematics (4) OR
MATH
180
College Algebra & Trigonometry (4)
Psychology Core Requirements (12 hours)**
 PSY
215
Social Psychology (3)
 PSY
230
Brain and Behavior (3)
 PSY
235
Cognitive Psychology (3)
 PSY
245
Lifespan Psychology (3)
Psychology Readings Courses***
Choose TWO courses from the following (6 hours):
 PSY
315
Readings in Individual and Group Differences (3)
 PSY
335
Readings in Cognition and Emotion (3)
PSY
370
Readings in Advanced Topics (3)
 PSY
385
Readings in Human Development (3)
Pre-Capstone Experience & Capstone Course (6 hours)
 PSY
405
Advanced Statistics & Research Methods (3) (Prereq: MATH 150 or 180, PSY 124, PSY 125;
Fulfills General Education Writing and Speaking Requirement)
 PSY
476
Capstone 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
Optional: Clinical and Counseling Studies Concentration (12 hours)
Personality and Sociocultural Factors (3) or PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSY 345
Abnormal Psychology (3)
Two of the following

PSY
250



PSY
PSY
PSY
425 Foundational Skills of the Helping Professions (3)
444 Application of Psychology in Clinical & Counseling Settings (3)
3XX Readings Course with Permission (3)
*Prerequisite for PSY 125 is math proficiency through MATH 105
**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 a total of 37-38 credit hours (33-34 Psychology depending on elective chosen; 4 Math).
The Bachelor of Arts Degree requires a minimum of 120 hours.
This program may require attendance in both day and extended programs classes.