Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Make a difference in others' lives.

You care about others. How can you channel that caring into a career? Well, UIndy’s undergraduate psychology major gives you a strong foundation to use as you pursue graduate study in psychology. The program explores the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including the biological bases of thought, how people develop, the various psychological disorders, and how they are assessed and treated. You'll also study the interrelationships among culture, mind, and behavior.

  • Projected job growth 2014-2024: 19% (bls.gov)
  • Median salary: $75k (bls.gov)
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Advantages

  • Provides a foundation in four core areas of psychology: biological bases, learning and cognition, developmental, and sociocultural psychology
  • Provides solid preparation for graduate study in psychology
  • Undergraduate research opportunities under the guidance of faculty
  • Optional clinical and counseling studies concentration
Student Story
Tybytha Ryan
Psychology

I cannot imagine my last year at UIndy without Dr. Perdue's help. He was an amazing mentor as I worked through all the stages of my graduate school application, interview, and decision process. He helped me with my resume and CV, wrote numerous recommendation letters for me, and advised me on how to study for the GRE. He even took time to connect me with people from other schools who could help me through my application and decision-making process.

Concentrations

If you plan to become a counselor or clinical psychologist, it is recommended that you opt for the concentration in clinical and counseling studies. It is worth nine credit hours and includes the following courses:

  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Personality and Sociocultural Factors
  • Application of Psychology in Clinical and Counseling Settings
  • Neuroscience – We partner with Rize Education and a national consortium of accredited colleges to offer an expanded catalog of online courses developed by leading academic experts in neuroscience and taught by faculty at other participating institutions. This innovative partnership gives students the unique opportunity to take high-quality neuroscience courses that complement our existing courses and programs and offer a wider portfolio of skills, career pathways, and learning experiences.

Potential Careers

  • Clinical practices
  • Neurosciences
  • Research institutions
  • Schools
  • Hospitals
  • Medicine
  • Social work
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Family law
  • Management

Curriculum Guides

These curriculum guides outline the classes you'll need to take as a Psychology major. The general education curriculum guide lists your class options and requirements to fulfill UIndy's general education requirements, while the Psychology curriculum guide lists the classes needed to major in Psychology. You'll need to look at both guides to get a complete picture of what classes you'll take at UIndy.

Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center

The Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center empowers students to become confident, competitive, and career ready. The Center sponsors essential skills training, speakers and career-related events throughout the year in order to give all students a competitive advantage. Access to internships and employment opportunities is available for University of Indianapolis students and new graduates.
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