Psychology and Political Science

MajorBachelor of Arts

The Best of Both worlds.

Allowing you to specialize in two related fields, Butler’s combined Psychology and Political Science major draws on the knowledge and opportunities afforded by two academic departments and fields of study. You will gain access to hands-on participation in research in both departments, and small class sizes allow for direct contact with both departments’ faculty. In addition, the city of Indianapolis boasts a variety of local political institutions, service organizations, and more, providing access to internships, service learning, and research opportunities.

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Program Information

Curriculum

Sample courses in this program include:

PO 201 – Research and Analysis
SW 250-PS – Psychological Inquiry
PS 210 – Research Methods/Statistics I
PS 211 – Research Methods/Statistics II
PS 235 – Biological Bases of Behavior
PS 310 – Advanced Statistics in Psychology

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Meet Your Faculty

Fabiana Alceste

Assistant Professor Psychology
Psychology – LAS

Fabiana Alceste earned her B.A. from the University of Florida and earned her Ph.D. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice/The Graduate Center, CUNY. She currently teaches courses in Social Psychology and Psychology & Law, in…
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William Blomquist

Adjunct – Political Science
Political Science – LAS

Bill Blomquist is a Visiting Professor in Political Science for 2021-22. He will be teaching courses in US politics, research methods, and international politics. Before coming to Butler he was a Professor of Political Science at IUPUI.

Jennifer Berry

Associate Professor, Psychology
Psychology – LAS

Jennifer Berry earned a B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, with a concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology. She routinely teaches learning, biological basis of behavior, research methods and statistics, and a seminar…
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