Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.

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 beyond.

Our students are driven to make a difference and deepen their understanding of human nature. With faculty actively engaged in impactful research, you’ll have opportunities to turn curiosity into real-world change.

Why Study Psychology at UIS?

Small class sizes that offer individualized instruction with students and professors

Choice of in-person or online BA program, with concentrations in clinical, developmental, educational or experimental psychology

Access to ongoing academic research opportunities as undergraduate students

An active chapter of the Psi Chi honors society for achievement in Psychology

A faculty committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice within the department, on campus, and in the Springfield community

Annual Graduate School Workshop to prepare students pursuing post-baccalaureate programs

UIS Student Involvement

The Psychology Club, open to all students at UIS, works to advance opportunities for professional development. Students work on research, fundraising, and volunteering with others on campus and in the community. If you would like more information, contact the president of the Psychology Club, Alexia Davis.

Psi Chi logo

Psi Chi is an international honors society in psychology. At UIS, student members are involved due to their high academic achievements. Psi Chi's purpose is to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology.

Featured Alumni

Madison Steines

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.

Read more about Madison.

Dr. Kent Schafer

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.

Read more about Dr. Schafer.

Support the Psychology Department

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!


Psychology News

Jul 08, 2025
UIS Psychology Faculty Recieve Awards Two UIS Psychology faculty members were honored with Faculty Awards for the 2024-2025 academic year. Congratulations…
May 17, 2025
Madison Steines was chosen as the 2025 Psychology Graduation Marshal. The Psychology Graduation Marshal epitomizes the values and goals of the…
Apr 24, 2025
Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. At the University of Illinois Springfield, students consistently say they’ve found the…
Oct 08, 2024
UIS hosted the nationally touring Send Silence Packing display on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The all-day event, held on the UIS quad, aimed to inspire action for…
May 20, 2024
Faculty Spotlight What inspired you to specialize in your field, and how do you bring that passion into the classroom? I chose this field because I…
Oct 03, 2022
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Active Minds student organization, Department of Psychology and Student Life will host the nationally touring…