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Advising & Careers

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Declare a Psychology Major or Minor

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It's an easy process to add psychology as a major or minor!

Download this form.

Fill it out, sign & date it at the bottom, and email it to Dr. McKibban (armckibban@usi.edu) for approval.

Recommended Courses

Looking for electives that align with your career goals? Check out the suggestions below and browse the recommended courses. Whether you want to begin a career right after graduation or apply to graduate school, you'll find classes that fit your interests. Be sure to meet with your Psychology Advisor each semester to discuss your path toward degree & career success!

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Industry & Public Service

Interested in pursuing a career in a corporate setting, tech, or other public sector? Students interested in these career paths find employment in the areas of data analytics, human resources, organizational support, executive assistance, the law, courts, and more.

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Pre-Professional & Health Services

Interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? Are you pre-med or pre-professional? Students interested in these career paths find employment in hospitals, private practice, medical centers, dentistry practices, and more.

Scholarships

Person opening walletWe strongly encourage you to explore the numerous scholarships available at USI. There are several scholarships psychology majors qualify for and regularly receive! For a full list of available scholarships, visit the Financial Aid webpage. Interested in becoming a donor, establishing a scholarship, or have a question about scholarships? Reach out to the Psychology Department Chair or the USI Foundation. 

Need to eliminate the guesswork out of estimating what you can afford each semester or how much financial aid you may need? Not sure how to calculate tuition on top of your living expenses? Or are you facing financial difficulty? Reach out to the Student Financial Success Center.

Amount: $700

Selection Process: Faculty nominate and a committee selects the recipient

Criteria: Non-traditional student who is at least 25 years old who is majoring in sociology, psychology, political science, or history and has a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship will be used during the student's junior or senior year and is not renewable but may be applied for, and awarded, for a second year. Preference will be given to students with financial need. This scholarship may not be awarded to a graduating senior. The recipient must be enrolled during the upcoming academic year to receive this scholarship. 

Amount: $1200

Selection Process: Admissions office selects recipient

Criteria: Recipient must be a resident of Southwestern Indiana, have a high school minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA, a record of participation in extracurricular and community activities and whose majors falls within the social sciences (psychology, sociology, political science, or philosophy). This scholarship may not be awarded to a graduating senior. The recipient must be enrolled during the upcoming academic year to receive this scholarship. Renewable with a 3.0 GPA.

Additional Resources on Campus

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Liberal Arts Advising Center

During your first year at USI, you'll work with advisors in the Liberal Arts Advising Center. And they are always able to meet and ask questions during your later years too!

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Academic Success Center

You can access free academic support including: psychology tutoring, academic coaching, and writing assistance.

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Student Support Services

You can attend free programming dedicated to increasing the college retention and graduation rates of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities

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Career Success Center

You can gain help with preparing resumes, finding internships, attending career fairs, and planning your next steps after graduation.

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Psychology

(812) 465-1222