Psychology - B.S.
Purpose
The courses in the Psychology major have been designed to give the student a broad base and solid foundation in several areas of psychology to provide the student with many career options. Students may choose to pursue careers in mental health, school guidance, clinical psychology, family counseling, teaching, or human resources, or further graduate study. A strong emphasis is made in integrating principles of Christianity and psychology with practical applications.
General Education Competencies
Students in these majors meet the general education competencies by taking the approved standard courses, including options of COM-352 and MAT-305.
Admission to the Psychology Major
Admission to the Psychology major requires a formal screening process separate from initial declaration of intent to major in Psychology. The process includes successfully passing PSY-290 with a grade of "C" or above, completion of an application and an essay, plus an interview with the Psychology Committee after completion of seven hours of lower-level psychology courses.
Continuation in the Psychology Major
Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 2.5 academic GPA in their coursework in the Psychology major. Failure to do so may necessitate repeating courses or withdrawal from the Psychology major.
Personal Qualities
Students must evidence emotional stability and adherence to a lifestyle representative of the Christian principles on which Indiana Wesleyan University is established.
The Psychology Department faculty reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student who in its judgment fails to satisfy the psychology requirements of relationship skills, mental and social fitness, physical health, and quality of academic performance.
Requirements for Single Majors (48-49 credits)
Required Core Courses (36-37 credits)
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-152 | General Psychology II | 3 |
| PSY-225 | Learning and Motivation | 3 |
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| PSY-227 | Adv.Topics in Behavioral, Cognitive, and Neuropsychological Research | 3 |
| PSY-290 | Psychology Seminar | 1 |
| PSY-291 | Urban Encounter for the Helping Profession | 1 |
| PSY-250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
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| PSY-251 | Child Development | 3 |
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| PSY-252 | Adolescent Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY-322 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| MAT-305 | Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 |
| PSY-355 | Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| PSY-360 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-366 | Psychology of Abnormal Behavior | 3 |
| PSY-390 | Psychology Seminar | 1 |
| PSY-370 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
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| PSY-485 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY-385 | Psychology Practicum | 2 to 3 |
PSY-250: Strongly recommended.
MAT-305: Counts as general education MAT requirement for Psychology majors.
Electives (12 credits)
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| Psychology Electives | 6 |
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| Behavioral Science Electives | 6 |
Elective Options Recommended
| PSY-250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-251 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY-252 | Adolescent Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY-370 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY-485 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY-371 | Family Systems Therapy | 3 |
| ADC-320 | Theory and Practice of Group Counseling | 3 |
| PSY-210 | Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 |
| PSY-380 | Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling | 3 |
| CRJ-268 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ADC-212 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| PSY-487 | Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY-490 | Senior Capstone | 1 |
| PSY-475 | Special Topics | 1 to 3 |
| PSY-473 | Supervised Practicum | 1 to 3 |
| PSY-471 | Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Psychology: Research | 1 to 3 |
| PSY-493 | Integration of Psychology and Christianity | 3 |
| PSY-495 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
Requirements for Double Majors (42-43 credits)
Required Core (36-37 credits)
Psychology Electives (6 credits)
