What is Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.
Why Major in Psychology?
A Psychology major at UIS helps you understand human behavior and prepares you for a wide range of careers in health care, government, business, research, education, and more!
Online and Campus-Based Programs
Why Study Psychology at UIS?
Small class sizes that offer individualized instruction with students and professors
Access to ongoing academic research opportunities as undergraduate students
A faculty committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice within the department, on campus, and in the Springfield community
An active Psychology Club and chapter of the Psi Chi honors society
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Featured Alumni
Madison Steines was selected as the 2025 Psychology Graduation Marshal. She plans to use the skills she learned at UIS while exploring different fields of medical assistance.
Dr. Kent Schafer graduated from UIS with a degree in Psychology in 2003. He now serves as the regional director for the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Tucsaloosa.
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Your gift to the Psychology Department helps to build resources for student success. Psychology students--both undergraduate and graduate--are actively involved in research opportunities, experiential learning, and professional development. Your gift helps make our department and our students achieve success!
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