Psychology B.S.
The psychology major at Indiana Tech is designed to give students a solid
foundation for a variety of potential career paths following graduation. While
the program includes course requirements appropriate for students interested in
further graduate study and research, the primary focus of the degree is to
provide the foundation for a practitioner-oriented career. It is designed for
individuals who wish to pursue a career in a helping profession and who desire
to maintain broad career flexibility. Our degree in psychology gives students a
strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, and problem solving.
These are skills that are needed and sought after by employers in a wide
variety of career areas.
Graduates holding this degree may choose a career in many fields including human
services, human resource development, sales, law enforcement, opinion research,
child care, counseling, and residential care for elderly or developmentally
impaired persons.
Program Curriculum
| Semester 1 |
| PSY 1700 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| BA 2010 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| MA 1000 |
Foundations of College Math |
3 |
| ENG 1250 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| IS 1100 |
Introduction to Information Systems |
3 |
| IIT 1000 |
Freshman Seminar |
0 |
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15 |
| Semester 2 |
| PSY 1750 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
| IIT 1270 |
Introduction to Critical Inquiry |
3 |
| SS 1025 |
College Math for Social Sci |
3 |
| ENG 1270 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| HS 1200 |
Introduction To Human Sevices |
3 |
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15 |
| Semester 3 |
| PSY 2760 |
Theories of Personality |
3 |
| SS 2800 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| HUM 2000 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
| ENG 2320 |
Professional Communication |
3 |
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Elective (approved) |
3 |
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15 |
| Semester 4 |
| PSY 2780 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
| SS 2720 |
Group Dynamics |
3 |
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Elective (PSY 2600 or
approved elective) |
3 |
| BIO 1110 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
| SS 2810 |
Social Problems |
3 |
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15 |
| Semester 5 |
| PSY 3200 |
Introduction to Psychotherapy |
3 |
| PSY 3760 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 3770 |
Assessment in Psychology |
3 |
| SS 2200 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Elective (humanities) |
3 |
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15 |
| Semester 6 |
| PSY 2000 |
Understanding Diversity |
3 |
| PSY 3740 |
Counseling Techniques |
3 |
| PSY 3780 |
Research Methods and Statistics |
3 |
| HUM EL |
Elective (HUM) |
3 |
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Elective (approved) |
3 |
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15 |
| Semester 7 |
| PSY 4200 |
Senior Seminar in Psychology |
3 |
| BA 2700 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| EL
(E/H/S) |
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3 |
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Elective (approved) |
3 |
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Elective (approved) |
3 |
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PSY 3720 or
PSY 3730 |
3 |
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18 |
| Semester 8 |
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Elective (PSY 4950 or
approved elective) |
3 |
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3 |