The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to meet the needs of students who want an emphasis on either psychological or natural sciences as well as greater flexibility in electives. Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology will understand the major theoretical approaches to human behavior and cognition; develop abilities to gather, analyze, synthesize, and apply psychology information; develop a healthy skepticism about conclusions presented without supporting data; and effectively communicate orally and in writing. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology has a strong scientific focus, giving students the opportunity to develop skills in scientific inquiry and interpretation.

The Psychological Science track emphasizes scientific inquiry in psychology, and is most suitable for students who wish to pursue graduate work in psychology. The program is also appropriate for those who would like to pursue careers that emphasize scientific training and quantitative skills.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Psychological Science track:

1. General Education:  Students are required to complete the IU Kokomo General Education program (described here)
2. Psychology Major Requirements for B.S.: Students must complete a minimum of 39 credit hours in psychology with a grade of C- or higher in each course.  Questions about other psychology courses that might meet Cluster I, II, or III below should be directed to the department.

Psychology Core Requirements: The following courses are required of all students declaring a B.S. in Psychology, Psychological Science major in 2014-2015:

• PSY-P 103 General Psychology (3 cr.) - this also serves as a general education course for psychology majors
• PSY-P 390* Introduction to Psychological Inquiry (3 cr.) - this course will be taught at the 200 level, with a new course number to follow in future years
• PSY-P 216 Life Span Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)
• PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 355 Experimental Psychology (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 459 History & Systems of Psychology (3 cr.)

Category I: Choose 1 of these 2 courses:

• PSY-P 319 Psychology of Personality (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 320 Social Psychology (3 cr.)

Category II: Choose 1 of these 2 courses:

• PSY-P 325 Psychology of Learning (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 335 Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)

Category III:  Choose 1 of these 2 courses:

• PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 407 Drugs and the Nervous System (3 cr.)

Category IV:  Choose 1 of these 2 courses:

• PSY-P 303 Health Psychology (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)

• PSY-P 493 (3 cr.) + PSY-P 494 (3 cr.) Supervised Research I & II (No substitutes.)

One additional psychology course from Category I or Category II above.

Psychology Elective. One additional 3 credit hour psychology course at the 200-, 300- or 400-level is required.

One additional Physical and Life Sciences course (must be a lab course) (4-5 cr.):  Between the general education and the psychology major requirements in Physical and Life Sciences courses, the student must have completed at least one Biology course with a lab.

*Several courses may be listed each semester using the P 390 course number; please consult with your advisor to ensure enrollment in the correct section of this course.