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Also offered as: Psychology (Minor) , Neuroscience (Major)

Go beyond theories about why people think, feel and act as they do. At EIU, you will learn to test those questions with evidence through faculty-mentored research, applied internships and a broad curriculum spanning brain, behavior, development, cognition and society.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 39 in Major
Careers
Neuropsychologists, Clinical, Psychologists, Assistants

Why Study Psychology at EIU?

  • Learn psychology as a science and an applied field, with a curriculum spanning brain, behavior, cognition, development and social life
  • Move from learning research methods to assisting with faculty projects or developing an investigation of your own
  • Gain practical experience through supervised internships in human services, human resources, schools, criminal justice and other settings
  • Work closely with doctoral faculty whose research covers topics from memory and brain health to social anxiety, assessment and school partnerships
  • Join a department where 88% of surveyed graduates were employed or pursuing further education within one year of completing the program
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"I was born and raised in Charleston. The courses offered in the Psychology Department and the online program attracted me to choose to attend EIU."
Jessica Nathan
Class of 2026, Psychology major
Jessica Nathan, Psychology at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Assist faculty with literature reviews, data collection, data entry and analysis, or conduct a student-led research project under faculty guidance
  • Complete a 135-hour internship with dual supervision from an EIU faculty member and a professional at the placement site
  • Present, write and think critically about original psychological research through the senior capstone experience
  • Connect with peers and faculty through Psychology Club and, if eligible, Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology
  • Explore human behavior and culture through psychology study-abroad coursework when offered
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Hands-On Experience, Psychology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

EIU's Psychology B.A. approaches psychology as a natural science, a social science and a profession. It is a strong fit for students who are curious about people, willing to question assumptions and interested in using evidence to understand behavior, emotion and thought.

Program 4-Year Sequence Curriculum
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$49,478
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Neuropsychologists
  • Clinical & Counseling Psychologists
  • Social Science Research Assistants
  • Industrial-Organizational…
  • Clinical Neuropsychologists
  • Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

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Dr. John Mace
Professor, Chair
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1151 Physical Science
217-581-7467
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Professor
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1055 Physical Science
217-581-2279
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Old Main
217-581-2223
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