Major Programs of Undergraduate Study - Psychology
Major programs of undergraduate study are listed on the following pages. Each Center, the External Degree and the Online Programs offer specific majors and minors. Check with your academic advisor to determine the availability of a particular major or minor. Some majors at particular locations will include online or distance coursework.
Those graduating from programs offered through the Extended University will receive a Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Arts for elementary education learners). Learners cannot seek two of the same degrees at UIU. That means that if an individual earns a Bachelor of Arts, then a second Bachelor of Arts is not allowed. However, if you are the holder of a Bachelor of Arts from UIU, you can seek the Bachelor of Science from UIU. Additional majors may be earned and will be reflected on the UIU transcript.
A double major requires completion of two Senior Projects, one for each major.
Psychology Major
The purpose of a psychology major is to enable a learner to interpret psychological theory utilizing scientific methodology in order to apply that knowledge to describe, analyze, predict, and shape human behavior.
The study of psychology offers the opportunity to learn about the origins and development of human behavior and mental processes and the factors that influence change. Psychology provides a valuable foundation of knowledge important in a wide variety of fields, including human services, business, law, education, communications and health. The program in psychology may also lead to graduate preparation for professional psychology.
The psychology major consists of 36 semester credits, with at least 18 credits in upper division coursework. In addition, learners must complete the general education core, along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| PSY 190 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 220 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 355 | Skills and Strategies in the Helping Professions | 3 |
| PSY/SOC 373 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 432 | Personality | 3 |
| PSY 454 | Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions | 3 |
| At least one of the following: | 3 | |
| EDU/PSY 142 | Human Growth, Development and Guidance | |
| PSY 212 | Developmental Psychology: Birth to Adolescence | |
| PSY 222 | Developmental Psychology: Young Adulthood to Late Adulthood | |
| PSY/SOC 397 | Social Gerontology | |
| Electives in Psychology | 12 | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_08 | Senior Project: Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 36 | |
