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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
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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"My mom attended EIU and received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I recall being connected to EIU as a child after hearing the stories of my mom and grandma's experiences at EIU. I feel comfortable at EIU and I know it is my educational home for the next four years."
Jenna Hougham
Psychology | Class of 2029
Jenna Hougham, 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.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit InvestigativeInvestigative interest typeYou like digging into how things work. This type of work involves researching and analyzing natural phenomena, living things, health problems or human behavior.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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