Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The curriculum explores core psychological principles with a human relations orientation. Topics explicitly listed in the program description include:

• Research methods in psychology for evidence-based practice
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Personality and individual differences theory and application
• Contemporary theories in psychotherapy
• Physiological psychology
• Developmental psychology

The program also references coursework in psychotherapy, developmental psychology, ethical issues in psychology, and a capstone project linking psychology and human relations. Course codes shown on the program page include PSY-150, PSY-250, HMSR-220, PSY-325, PSY-322, PSY-370, PSY-305, PSY-357, PSY-366, PSY-440, PSY-430, PSY-425, PSY-360, PSY-415, and PSY-491; for full course descriptions and prerequisites the page directs students to the university course catalog.

Entry requirements

Admission requires proof of a standard high school diploma or GED. Applicants must submit original transcripts for all prior college or university study from institutions accredited by agencies recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. Additionally, students must have completed at least 60 transferable credit hours before they are eligible to begin the bachelor core program.

Career prospects

The program frames itself for students who want to affect positive change in organizations or communities; it mentions applications in business, human services and related settings where improved relational skills and an understanding of behavior are valuable. The capstone is intended to prepare graduates to apply psychological principles across diverse professional environments.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page states that students' tuition rates are locked while continuously enrolled and lists financial aid options including grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement. It also references program cost information (a line showing "46 Credit Hours $405/ Credit Hour" appears on the page) and advises prospective students to request cost sheets or consult the financial aid webpages for estimated cost of attendance and applicable fees.