Division of Arts and Sciences
Major Field – B.S. in Psychology
Bulletin year 2024–26
Major Requirements: Thirty-six (36) credit hours in Psychology and 20 credit hours in Ancillary Sciences
Core content
- General Psychology (PSY-P 103, 3 cr.) – prerequisite for all other Psychology courses
- Statistical Techniques (PSY-K 300, 3 cr.) – prerequisite: MATH M100, M117, or higher
- Methods of Experimental Psychology (PSY-P 211, 3 cr.) – carries intensive writing (IW) designation
- Introduction to Reading and Writing in Psychology (PSY-P 222, 3 cr.) – carries intensive writing (IW) designation
- 12 credits total; all core courses are prerequisites for capstone courses
Advanced content
- Three courses (9 cr.) in General Experimental Psychology
- Two courses (6 cr.) in Human Processes Psychology
- Two upper-level (300+) electives (6 cr.)
- 21 credits total
Capstone course
- Choose one capstone course (seminar, practicum, or laboratory options)
- All capstone course options carry intensive writing (IW) designation
- 3 credits total
Ancillary sciences
- Non-Psychology courses listed under the College of Arts and Sciences category Group IIIA at the 100 level or above
- Must include at least 6 credits at the 200+ level
- Must include at least 2 laboratory courses
- 20 credits total
Major requirements
For students admitted to the Psychology program prior to fall 2024: Refer to the Psychology Department page of the appropriate IU Northwest Bulletin for specific major requirements.
For students interested in pursuing a pre-professional path to medicine, dentistry, optometry, etc.: Refer to the IU Northwest Pre-professional Program page for more information.
Students are urged to consult with departmental advisors frequently during their undergraduate years to ensure the most effective pathway toward graduation. Ultimately, each student is responsible for meeting the divisional and departmental degree requirements by the time they expect to graduate.
