Psychology, B.S.
The human mind is a complex thing. Our minds stipulate how we communicate, think, learn, feel, act and react to our surroundings. The psychology program at Indiana Tech is designed to teach you to understand the human mind and apply that knowledge to helping people. If you’re fascinated by studying people and enjoy working with them, then you’re made for a career in psychology. After all, if you truly want to help someone, it’s essential that you understand them.
Program Description
The primary focus of the psychology curriculum is to provide the foundation for a practitioner-oriented career. The specific goals of the program are:
- Develop an appreciation and understanding of individual human behavior.
- Develop strong communication and critical thinking skills, as well as necessary math and technology skills.
- Provide students with the basic skills needed for an entry-level psychology position or for continued professional development, such as graduate study.
The curriculum also includes course requirements appropriate for students interested in further graduate study and research.
Career Outlook
Graduates holding this degree may choose a career in many fields including human services, human resource development, sales, law enforcement, market research, child care, counseling, and residential care for elderly or developmentally impaired persons.
Program Curriculum
| Semester 1 |
|
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
Foundations of Business |
3 |
|
Introduction to College Mathematics |
3 |
|
English Composition I |
3 |
|
Software Tools |
3 |
|
Freshman Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 2 |
|
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
|
Introduction to Critical Inquiry |
3 |
|
Mathematical Problem Solving |
3 |
|
English Composition II |
3 |
|
Introduction To Human Sevices |
3 |
|
Pre-Internship Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 3 |
|
Personality Theory |
3 |
|
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
|
Professional Communication |
3 |
|
Principles of Management |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 4 |
|
Social Psychology |
3 |
|
Group Dynamics |
3 |
|
Field Experience (Suggested) or an approved elective |
3 |
|
Social Problems |
3 |
|
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
|
Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Lab |
1 |
| |
|
16 |
| Semester 5 |
|
Introduction to Psychotherapy |
3 |
|
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
|
Assessment in Psychology |
3 |
|
Macroeconomics |
3 |
| Elective |
(Humanities) |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 6 |
|
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
|
Understanding Diversity |
3 |
|
Counseling Techniques |
3 |
|
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology |
3 |
| Elective |
(Humanities) |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 7 |
|
Senior Seminar in Psychology |
3 |
|
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| Elective |
(E/H/S/PSY) |
3 |
| Elective |
(Approved) |
6 |
|
One of the following two courses: |
3 |
|
Child and Adolescent Psychology |
|
|
Aging |
|
| |
|
18 |
| Semester 8 |
|
Internship (Suggested) |
3 |
| Electives |
(Approved) |
12 |
| |
|
15 |
| |
|
|
|
:Total Credits Required |
124 |