Program: Psychology, BA - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 11, 2025

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Liberal Studies: 43-44

As outlined in Liberal Studies Requirements section with the following specifications:

Mathematics:

MATH 217 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3

Natural Science:

BIOL 104 - Human Biology: How the Human Body Works Credits: 4 recommended
BIOL 106 - Human Genetics and Health Credits: 3 recommended

Social Science:

PSYC 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Liberal Studies Elective: 3

No course with PSYC prefix (1)

Major: 42

Required Courses:

PSYC 100 - The Psychology Major: Curriculum and Careers Credits: 1
PSYC 102 - Identity and Interactions in a Diverse World Credits: 2
PSYC 200 - Psychological Research I Credits: 3
PSYC 215 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 225 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 235 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 245 - Learning and Cognition Credits: 3
PSYC 255 - Biopsychology Credits: 3
PSYC 300 - Psychological Research II: Quantitative Research Methods Credits: 3
or
PSYC 301 - Psychological Research II: Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3
PSYC 460 - Senior Seminar in Psychology Credits: 3

One specialization required: (2)

Psychological Science Specialization: 15

Controlled Electives: 6

Two courses with different course numbers from the following:

PSYC 415 - Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 435 - Advanced Topics in Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 445 - Advanced Topics in Learning and Cognition Credits: 3
PSYC 450 - Counseling Skills Credits: 3
PSYC 455 - Advanced Topics in Biological Psychology Credits: 3

Three Additional PSYC Electives: 9

Applied Psychology Specialization: 15

PSYC 150 - Introduction to Applied Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 390 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
or
PSYC 450 - Counseling Skills Credits: 3
PSYC 493 - Psychological Practicum Credits: 1-12 (3 cr. needed)

Controlled Electives: 6

Two courses from the following:

PSYC 322 - Violence Across the Life Span Credits: 3
PSYC 325 - Psychological Testing and Measurement Credits: 3
PSYC 331 - Environmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 332 - Community Psychology and Prevention Science (CAAST) Credits: 3
PSYC 372 - Drugs and Behavior Credits: 3
PSYC 374 - Stress and Coping Credits: 3
PSYC 377 - Interpersonal Skills and Group Dynamics Credits: 3
PSYC 378 - Psychology of Death and Dying Credits: 3
PSYC 388 - Forensic Psychology Credits: 3

Other Requirements: 18-24

Foreign Language Intermediate Level Credits: 0-6
Minor/concentration (3) Credits: 18

Free Electives: 10-17

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) Intermediate-level foreign language may be included in Liberal Studies electives.

(2) Specialization selected in consultation with advisor.

(3) Concentration plan developed in consultation with advisor.