The Department of Psychology emphasizes the scientific study of behavioral, affective,
and cognitive processes and their application to real-world issues by engaging students
in integrative learning experiences such as undergraduate and graduate research, internships,
and enhanced classroom experiences.
You’ll work closely with supportive and dedicated faculty who strive to help students
succeed in preparing for graduate study, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning.
According to a recent survey, 88% of our graduates are employed or pursuing further
education within their first year after finishing the program.
Programs
BA in Psychology
The Department of Psychology has an active and scholarly faculty with broad educational
backgrounds and research interests. All full-time, tenure-track members of the department
hold doctoral degrees from well-respected graduate programs across the country. Psychology
is one of the most popular majors at EIU.
The online psychology degree completion program at Eastern Illinois University is
designed to prepare students for careers in psychology, graduate studies, responsible
citizenship, and lifelong learning.
Neuroscience is one of the fastest growing disciplines in all of science, thanks to
the continuous advancement in medical technology that is allowing us to learn more
about the brain and integrate its function (or dysfunction) with behavior and cognition.
The undergraduate internship program in psychology involves preparation for and completion
of an internship in a site such as human services, human resources, child and/or adolescent
services, or the criminal justice system.
Numerous opportunities exist for psychology students to earn credit towards the major and graduation by assisting
faculty members in various phases of research including library research, data collection,
data entry, and data analyses. Advanced students are encouraged to conduct their own
research project under the direction of a psychology faculty member.
Student Organizations
EIU Psychology Majors have a number of opportunities available to them for engaging
with other students and faculty beyond the classroom. One such opportunity is by joining
the Psychology Club, available to all students, and Psi Chi (the International Honor Society in Psychology). EIU’s Psi Chi chapter has been continually
active for 45 years; it allows students opportunities to interact with department
faculty and other students similarly committed to pursuing careers or graduate training
in psychology-related areas.
