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ACCEPTANCE RATE

74.62%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

86%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

30

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,001

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Indiana University – Northwest prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Indiana University – Northwest (IUN)

107 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN

Indiana University - Northwest, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Gary, Indiana, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at IUN exceeds 6,000 yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to IUN earn an SAT score between 1160 - 1480, or an ACT score between 16 - 24. 76% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 66 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at iun.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 for the year. Indiana University - Northwest may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

IUN participates in athletics through the NAIA's Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf in Basketball.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.iun.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University – Northwest offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male9
Female39

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian4
Black8
Hispanic8
White23
Multiple Races4
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Psychology program at IUN, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students IUN accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Indiana University – Northwest may offer services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Indiana University – Northwest is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Golf
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball