Departments & Centers
Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Requirements
The School of Science requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree are listed in this bulletin (see the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs”).
Area Requirements
Area I English Composition and Communication Skills
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin. The second semester of English composition may be satisfied with ENG-W132, ENG-W150, or ENG-W231. ENG-W231 is recommended for psychology majors.
Area II Foreign Language
A first-year proficiency in a modern foreign language is required. See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” for details.
Area IIIA Humanities, Social Sciences, and Comparative World Cultures
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin. Note: The course used to satisfy the List S (Social Sciences) requirement cannot be a psychology course.
Area IIIB Junior/Senior Integrator
The Junior/Senior Integrator requirement is suspended indefinitely as a school-level requirement. No junior/senior integrator course is required for psychology majors.
Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin.
NOTE: The following are considered overlapping courses. Credit is not allowed for both of two overlapping courses / course sequences.
- BIOL-N212 / BIOL-N213 and BIOL-N217
- BIOL-N214 / BIOL-N215 and BIOL-N261
- CHEM-C101 and CHEM-C105
Area IIID Mathematical Sciences
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin.
MATH-M118 Finite Mathematics and CSCI-N207 Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets are recommended to fulfill the IIID Mathematical Sciences requirement.
Note: Computer Science CSCI-N100 level courses and CPT/CIT 10600 do not count for any credit toward any degree in the School of Science. Also, CSCI-N241 and CSCI-N299 do not count in Area IIID, but may count as a general elective.
Area IV Major Requirements
See the following section, “Major in Psychology (B.A. or B.S.).”
Bachelor of Science
Degree Requirements (all except Behavioral Neuroscience Track)
The School of Science requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are listed in this bulletin under “Undergraduate Programs.”
Area I English Composition and Communication Skills
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin. The second semester of English composition may be satisfied with ENG-W132, ENG-W150, or ENG-W231. ENG-W231 is recommended for psychology majors.
Area II Foreign Language
No foreign language proficiency is required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Area IIIA Humanities, Social Sciences, and Comparative World Cultures
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin. Note: The course used to satisfy the List S (Social Sciences) requirement cannot be a psychology course.
Area IIIB Junior/Senior Integrator
The Junior/Senior Integrator requirement is suspended indefinitely as a school-level requirement. No junior/senior integrator course is required for psychology majors.
Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin.
Two of the required four courses must be biology and/or chemistry courses. Recommended course sequences are CHEM-C101 / CHEM-C110, or CHEM-C105 / CHEM-C106, or BIOL-N212 / BIOL-N213 and BIOL-N214 / BIOL-N215.
NOTE: The following are considered overlapping courses. Credit is not allowed for both of two overlapping courses / course sequences.
- BIOL-N212 / BIOL-N213 and BIOL-N217
- BIOL-N214 / BIOL-N215 and BIOL-N261
- CHEM-C101 and CHEM-C105
Area IIID Mathematical Sciences
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin.
MATH-M118 Finite Mathematics, MATH-M119 Brief Survey of Calculus, and CSCI-N207 Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets are recommended to fulfill the IIID Mathematical Sciences requirement.
Note: Computer Science CSCI-N100 level courses and CPT/CIT 10600 do not count for any credit toward any degree in the School of Science. Also, CSCI-N241 and CSCI-N299 do not count in Area IIID, but may count as a general elective.
Area IV
See the following section, “Major in Psychology (B.A. or B.S.).”
Bachelor of Science (Behavioral Neuroscience Track)
Degree Requirements
The School of Science requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are listed in this bulletin under “Undergraduate Programs.”
Area I English Composition and Communication Skills
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin.
The second semester of English composition may be satisfied with ENG-W132, ENG-W150, or ENG-W231. ENG-W231 is recommended for psychology majors.
Area II Foreign Language
No foreign language proficiency is required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Area IIIA Humanities, Social Sciences, and Comparative World Cultures
See the School of Science requirements under “Undergraduate Programs” in this bulletin. Note: The course used to satisfy the List S (Social Sciences) requirement cannot be a psychology course.
Area IIIB Junior/Senior Integrator
The Junior/Senior Integrator requirement is suspended indefinitely as a school-level requirement. No junior/ senior integrator course is required for psychology majors.
Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences
Complete the following courses:
BIOL-K101, BIOL-K103, and BIOL-K322
CHEM-C105, CHEM-C125, CHEM-C106, and CHEM-C126.
Area IIID Mathematical Sciences
MATH-M118 and MATH-M119, MATH 23100 and MATH 23200, or MATH 16500 and MATH 16600.
CSCI-N207 Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets is recommended.
Note: Computer Science CSCI-N100 level courses and CPT/CIT 10600 do not count for any credit toward any degree in the School of Science. Also, CSCI-N241 and CSCI-N299 do not count in Area IIID, but may count as a general elective.
Area IV Major Requirements
See the following section, “Major in Psychology (B.A. or B.S.).”
Major in Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
The Department of Psychology at IUPUI has a program for majors that requires 40 credit hours of selected course work. Students pursuing a B.S. degree must select a Capstone Lab or Capstone Honors Research (PSY-B499) as their capstone course (see below). Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor for determination of whether to pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree.
Introductory Psychology
(Three courses; 7 credit hours)
- PSY-B103 Orientation to a Major in Psychology
- PSY-B104 Psychology as a Social Science
- PSY-B105 Psychology as a Biological Science
Research Methods
(Two courses; 6 credit hours)
- PSY-B305 Statistics
- PSY-B311 Introductory Laboratory in Psychology
Core Areas
(Six courses; 18 credit hours)
Select six courses from the following:
- PSY-B307 Test and Measures
- PSY-B310 Life Span Development
- PSY-B320 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-B334 Perception
- PSY-B340 Cognition
- PSY-B344 Learning
- PSY-B356 Motivation
- PSY-B358 Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY-B370 Social Psychology
- PSY-B380 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY-B398 Brain Mechanisms of Behavior
- PSY-B424 Theories of Personality
Psychology Specialization (Two courses; 6 credit hours)
Any two different numbered upper-level (300 or above) psychology courses.
Capstone (One course; 3 credit hours)
Select one course from the following options:
Advanced Lab or Honors Research (B.S. degree requires one of these research courses)
- PSY-B425 Capstone Laboratory in Personality
- PSY-B431 Capstone Laboratory in Cognition
- PSY-B433 Capstone Laboratory in Applied Psychology
- PSY-B461 Capstone Laboratory in Developmental Psychology
- PSY-B471 Capstone Laboratory in Social Psychology
- PSY-B481 Capstone Laboratory in Rehabilitation Psychology
- PSY-B499 Capstone Honors Research
Practicum (does not fill requirement for B.S. degree)
- PSY-B462 Capstone Practicum in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY-B482 Capstone Practicum in Clinical Rehabilitation Psychology
Capstone Seminar (does not fill requirement for B.S. degree)
- PSY-B454 Capstone Seminar in Psychology
Psychology Major Concentrations
The IUPUI Department of Psychology provides students with the opportunity to develop a concentration in an area of specialization in psychology by successfully completing (a) two core courses, (b) two specialization courses, and (c) one capstone course aligned with one of the four areas of psychology listed below. Concentrations are recommended for students who are considering graduate school or employment in one of these areas. Students who successfully complete the requirements for one of these concentrations will receive an official notation of their concentration on their transcript after their degree is completed. Students should consult an academic advisor for more information about pursuing a concentration and must officially apply for a concentration by completing and submitting the application form available in the Psychology Department office (LD 124).
- CONCENTRATION - Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S. only)
- The following 23 credit hours of chemistry and biology are also required:
- BIOL-K101 (5)
- BIOL-K103 (5)
- CHEM-C105 (3)
- CHEM-C125 (2)
- CHEM-C106 (3)
- CHEM-C126 (2)
- CORE AREA COURSES
- Required
- PSY-B320 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-B398 Brain Mechanisms of Behavior
- Recommended
- PSY-B344 Learning
- PSY-B356 Motivation
- SPECIALIZATION COURSES
- PSY-B394 Drugs and Behavior
- and
- PSY-B492 Independent Research or PSY-I545 Psychopharmacology
- CAPSTONE
- PSY-B499 Capstone/Honors Research
- CONCENTRATION - Clinical Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
- CORE AREA COURSES
- Required
- PSY-B307 Tests and Measurements
- PSY-B380 Abnormal Psychology
- Recommended
- PSY-B320 Behavioral Neuroscience
- SPECIALIZATION COURSES
- Choose two of the following three courses:
- PSY-B322 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- PSY-B365 Stress and Health
- PSY-B386 Introduction to Counseling
- CAPSTONE
- PSY-B481 Capstone Laboratory in Clinical Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
- PSY-B482 Capstone Practicum in Clinical Psychology (B.A. only)
- (PSY-B386 is a prerequisite for PSY-B482)
- PSY-B499 Capstone/Honors Research (B.A. or B.S.)
- CONCENTRATION - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
- CORE AREA COURSES
- Required
- PSY-B307 Tests and Mesurements
- PSY-B358 Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Recommended
- PSY-B370 Social Psychology
- SPECIALIZATION COURSES
- PSY-B366 Concepts and Applications in Organizational Psychology
- PSY-B368 Concepts and Applications in Personnel Psychology
- CAPSTONE
- PSY-B462 Capstone Practicum in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (B.A. only)
- PSY-B471 Capstone Laboratory in Social Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
- (PSY-B370 is a prerequisite for PSY-B471)
- PSY-B499 Capstone/Honors Research (B.A. or B.S.)
- CONCENTRATION - Psychology of Addictions (B.A. or B.S.)
- CORE AREA COURSES
- Required
- PSY-B320 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-B380 Abnormal Psychology
- Recommended
- PSY-B356 Motivation
- SPECIALIZATION COURSES
- Choose two of the following three courses:
- PSY-B386 Introduction to Counseling
- PSY-B394 Drugs and Behavior
- PSY-B396 Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Drug Abuse
- CAPSTONE
- PSY-B481 Capstone Laboratory in Clinical Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
- PSY-B482 Capstone Practicum in Clinical Psychology (B.A. only)
- (PSY-B386 is a prerequisite for PSY-B482)
- PSY-B499 Capstone/Honors Research (B.A. or B.S.)
Minor in Psychology
The Department of Psychology offers an undergraduate minor program in psychology that requires 18 credit hours of selected course work. Interested students should obtain information from and submit an application to the psychology secretary. Course requirements are as follows:
Introductory Psychology
(Two courses; 6 credit hours)
- PSY-B104 Psychology as a Social Science
- PSY-B105 Psychology as a Biological Science
Core Areas Three courses; 9 credit hours)
Select three courses from the following:
- PSY-B307 Test and Measures
- PSY-B310 Life Span Development
- PSY-B320 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-B334 Perception
- PSY-B340 Cognition
- PSY-B344 Learning
- PSY-B356 Motivation
- PSY-B358 Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY-B370 Social Psychology
- PSY-B380 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY-B398 Brain Mechanisms of Behavior
- PSY-B424 Theories of Personality
Psychology Elective
(One course; 3 credit hours)
Any additional upper-level (300 or above) psychology course.
No grade lower than C- is acceptable for any course in the minor.
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in minor courses is required.
A minimum of 6 credit hours of the minor must be taken at IUPUI.