Department of Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.
A major in psychology provides you with basic understandings appropriate for many entry-level positions in business, government, industry, and education.
Position Announcement:
The Psychology Department at the University of Illinois at Springfield has an opening beginning August 16, 2014, for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Requirements include a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited university with specialized training in Clinical/Counseling with an emphasis on Child Psychology. Please see the full position announcement for more details.
Faculty & Student Research:
See the latest faculty and student research presentations.
Graduate School Workshop:
Drs. Pressley, Reminger, and Miller’s workshop slides and handouts (pdf).
Award Winning Students:
Who earned what at the College’s 9th annual award ceremony.
For Students
- Psychology fact sheet
- Graduate School Seminar
- Career options
- Psychopaths newsletter
- Facilities for students
- Useful advising forms
- Advising FAQs
- Contact the Student Representative
Faculty Focus
The psychology department is happy to announce the hiring of our newest faculty member, Dr. Michele Miller. Dr. Miller earned her Ph.D. in Human Development in 2012 from The University of Wisconsin at Madison. Her specialty areas include socio-emotional readiness for pre-school and temperament in young children.