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Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors at the University of Indianapolis. Many students find the study of psychology interesting and there are many interesting students studying psychology. Psychology students learn about themselves at the same time that they learn about other people. They discover the many reasons why human beings think, feel, and act the way they do. Opportunities exist for students to participate in interesting classroom activities, to involve themselves in faculty research or to conduct an independent study, to engage in self-guided study of many interesting areas in psychology, and to interact with other students in extracurricular activities such as the Psychotherapy Forum. Students often find the study of Psychology both fascinating and fun.

At the University of Indianapolis, we offer a curriculum that leads to either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The B.A. degree prepares students for post-graduation employment or future graduate study in psychology, whereas the B.S. degree prepares students for entry into either Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy programs. Both degree options share a common core of psychology course requirements. They differ mostly in the non-psychology courses needed to complete the degrees. For example, students pursuing the B.S. degree take science courses in the areas of biology, chemistry, and physics. The B.A. curriculum has more room for elective courses in the social sciences, including sociology, anthropology, and psychology.

Undergraduate Course Offerings in Psychology

Regardless of which degree option you choose, you will receive broad-based training in general psychology, quantitative research, human cognition, applied clinical methods, lifespan development, and the biological and neuropsychological bases of behavior. With this as a solid background you can then choose elective courses, topical seminars, independent study, and honors courses that will deepen your understanding of various topics in psychology. Our curriculum is designed to help students refine their understanding of specialized areas of interest and clarify their goals in psychology. Although we do not offer discipline-specific tracks at the undergraduate level, our diverse faculty ensure that your degree will prepare you for future employment or graduate study.

Here is a list of some regularly offered psychology courses in the Department of Psychology. Course descriptions can be found at the on-line course catalogue of the University of Indianapolis.

Orientation to Psychology
General Psychology I & II
Psychology of Personal Adjustment
Child & Adolescent Development
Brain & Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Learning & Memory
Research Methods
Adult Development & Aging
Research Experience I & II
Social Psychology
Psychology of Gender
Psychology of Personality
Abnormal Psychology
Practica & Internships in Psychology
Psychological Tests & Measurements
Theories & Techniques of Counseling
Human Sexuality
Topical Seminars