Degrees & Programs
Students may major or minor in psychology at the University of Southern Indiana. The major in psychology culminates in a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires 12 semester hours in the same foreign language or demonstration of proficiency at that level of study.
Core 39
In addition to the departmental degree requirements, undergraduate students must complete the University Core 39. Our core provides the foundation for all baccalaureate degrees at the University of Southern Indiana. A university education prepares individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community by helping students acquire both discipline-specific competence and broader knowledge and skills that reach across disciplines. View the classes included in Core 39 & at USI or talk to your advisor for more information.
Major in Psychology
Psychology Major - 41 hours total; 2.0 Minimum GPA
You must earn a C or better in the following courses - Core39 Math requirement, PSY 201, 202, & 303
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PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3 (Counts toward Core 39)
PSY 202 - Orientation to a Major in Psychology Credits: 1
PSY 303 - Research Methods and Statistics I Credits: 4
PSY 353 - Research Methods and Statistics II Credits: 3
PSY 497 - Capstone in Psychology: History and Systems Credits: 3
PSY 312 - Sensation and Perception Credits: 3
PSY 357 - Learning Theory Credits: 3
PSY 385 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 425 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 261 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 273 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 322 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 462 - Personality Credits: 3
PSY 261 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 273 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 298 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
PSY 304 – Scientific Literacy Credits: 3 (Counts toward Core 39)
PSY 312 - Sensation and Perception Credits: 3
PSY 322 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 325 – Tests & Measures Credits: 3
PSY 332 - Forensic Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 357 - Learning Theory Credits: 3
PSY 361 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 362 - Clinical Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 371 - Adulthood and Aging Credits: 3
PSY 376 - Industrial Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 377 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 381 - Psychology of Gender Credits: 3
PSY 385 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 386 - Psycholinguistics Credits: 3
PSY 400 - Special Topics in Psychology (course topics vary every semester) Credits: 3
PSY 422 - Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents Credits: 3
PSY 425 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 435 - Community Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 462 - Personality Credits: 3
PSY 498 - Internship Credits: 3 (no more than 3 hours can apply toward the major)
PSY 499 - Research in Psychology Credits: 1-3 (no more than 3 hours can apply toward the major)
Minor in Psychology
Psychology Minor - 18 hours total; 2.0 minimum GPA required
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Required Course (3 hours)
PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
Directed Electives (15 hours)
15 hours of psychology courses with at least six hours at the 300 or 400 level.