Mission/Vision Statement

Faculty of the Psychology Program are dedicated to providing our students with an exemplary educational foundation that will enable them to pursue their career goals and to be educated members of our society.  The Psychology Program has developed a challenging curriculum where students develop the knowledge base and skills that today's employers demand and are necessary for the continuation of their education, such as written and oral communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.   

Student Learning Goals

1. Acquire substantive knowledge in fundamental areas of psychology.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of psychological methodology.
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of psychology in real-life settings.
4. Develop the awareness of and proficiency in using psychological resources (information competency).
5. Document critical thinking ability when discussing or writing about psychological issues.
6. Communicate effectively about the field of psychology in both an oral and written format.
7. Work effectively with other students and professionals in the field of psychology.
8. Prepare for careers in psychology-related fields.

Degree/Certificate Requirements

See “General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast” and “General Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.”

General Education Component

Note: This is not a re-statement of the University’s General Education Requirement but a list of specific General Education courses which are also requirements or pre-requisites for course work in the school/major.

BA/BS Distribution Component

Two Natural Science courses (one must be a lab course). 

Total Natural Sciences requirements for the BS in Psychology are four courses (general education requirements plus the two courses listed above) which must include two biological science courses (one with a lab) and one chemistry course.  A total of two of the Natural Science courses must be lab courses.

Major Specific Requirements 

40 credit hours in Psychology including:

1. PSY-P 101
2. PSY-P 102
3. PSY-P 199  Majors should take this course within their first 60 hours.
4. PSY-P 250/251 (This is a two-semester course. The grade for this course will be given after completion of both semesters. PSY-P 251 fulfills the research writing requirement for psychology majors.)
5. PSY-B 452
6. PSY-P 493
7. Three of the “psychology as an experimental science” group: PSY-P 325; PSY-P 326; PSY-P 329; PSY-P 335.
8. One of the “psychology as a social science” group: PSY-B 310; PSY-B 354; PSY-P 319; PSY-P 320.
9. One of the “psychology as an applied science” group: PSY-B 366; PSY-B 378; PSY-B 386; PSY-P 324; PSY-P 336; PSY-P 430.
10. 6 hours of electives in Psychology.  Only 6 hours from COAS-S 399, PSY-P 493, PSY-P 494, and PSY-P 495 may be used for completing the requirements for the psychology major or minor. 

Capstone