Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honors)

The honors program has been developed to enrich the education of qualified psychology majors.

To the student who is considering graduate school, the honors program can be of value in several ways. The small seminar courses provide experience with the type of class the student will encounter in graduate school.

The independent study will sharpen research skills and provide evidence to the graduate school that the applicant possesses the requisite research ability to complete graduate training.

However, even if you do not plan to enter graduate school, the honors program can add new dimensions to your college education by providing the opportunity to work closely with faculty members and other students in areas of high mutual interest. Honors students will be formally recognized at the departmental graduation ceremony and their participation in the honors program will be noted on their official transcript.

The honors program consists of two honors seminars and two semesters of independent research. The honors seminars are ordinarily taken the first semester of the junior year and the second semester of the senior year. Independent study is pursued the second semester of the junior year and the first semester of the senior year.

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students. If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation. IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores: Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32 SAT: score of 1050 IUP SAT code: 2652 ACT: composite score of 22 ACT code: 3704. TOEFL iBT - 61. IELTS - 5.5. Duolingo - 90. GTEC - 1100. TOEFL ITP - 500. Cambridge - 160. Pearson - 46.