Graduation Requirements
Successful psychology majors know what courses they must take to graduate, when to take these courses, why they must take these courses, and how the successful completion of these courses will prepare them for their educational and occupational futures. Please read The IUPUI Psychology Department's Undergraduate Curriculum to discover the answers to these crucial what, when, why, and how questions.
Degree Requirements
Our department offers both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in psychology. Although the differences between these two degrees are small, it is important to be aware of them so you can choose the degree that will better prepare you for your future. Read Should I Pursue a BS or a BA Degree in Psychology at IUPUI? to discover these differences. The set of psychology and general education courses that you must take to graduate with a BA or BS in psychology from IUPUI varies slightly depending upon which campus bulletin was in effect when you were accepted to the School of Science. Please read the set of degree requirements listed below that corresponds to the year when you were accepted into the School of Science.
Degree Requirements from the 2008-2010 University Bulletin
Degree Requirements from the 2006-2008 University Bulletin
Degree Requirements from the 2004-2006 University Bulletin
Degree Requirements from the 2002-2004 University Bulletin
Degree Requirements from the 2000-2002 University Bulletin
Degree Requirements from the 1997-1999 University Bulletin
Sample Four-Year Graduation Plans for a BS or a BA in Psychology
Once you have chosen your degree (BA or BS) and determined what courses you must take to complete it, the next step is to create a semester-by-semester plan to finish your degree. Please read the four-year plan listed below that corresponds to the year when you were accepted into the School of Science.
2006-2008 Four-Year Plan
2004-2006 Four-Year Plan
2002-2004 Four-Year Plan
2000-2002 Four-Year Plan
Many IUPUI psychology majors have job and/or family obligations that prevent them from taking the 15-16 hours per semester that are required to graduate in four chronological years. The Psychology Department has created a Four-Year Fast Track Plan for a BA in Psychology for these students that enables them to graduate in four years by taking a reduced class load during their fall and spring semesters and enrolling in summer school classes.
General Requirements for Graduation
The final document that will enable you to graduate on schedule is the School of Science Requirements for a BA or BS Degree in Psychology. This document informs you about important issues such as number of hours and grade point average required to graduate, residency requirements, pass/fail options, and courses for which no credit is granted.
Honors Programs
Several other documents answer questions about graduation requirements. The first answers the question, "Does the Psychology Department have an Honors Program?" The answer to that question is a definite YES, and the information you will need to understand our program is included in the IUPUI Psychology Department's Honors Program.
Your Capstone Class
Not all psychology departments require a capstone class and not all that do require a capstone provide their students with a choice of three capstone experiences like our department does. To discover what a capstone class is and to understand which capstone to take and when to take it, read Your Capstone Class and go to the Psychology Capstone Website.
How to Earn a Minor or a Concentration in Psychology
If you are interested in earning a minor in psychology, please read How to Earn a Minor in Psychology and How to Request a Final Psychology Minor Audit. One of the unique features of our department is that its majors can earn a concentration in one of four areas of specialization in psychology that correspond to our graduate programs. Please read Psychology Major Concentrations and the Application for a Concentration for a description of these concentrations and the document to apply for one.
A Graduation Checklist
A final document you should read is the Graduation Checklist, which explains the procedures you must follow during the final semester before you graduate in order to make sure your graduation actually takes place.