Psychology Degree Concentrations

Clinical/Counseling Psychology Concentration

Core Courses
PSY 301Orientation and Entrance Assessment0
PSY 302Research Methods In Psychology4
PSY 471Senior Seminar4
Core Concentration Courses
Select four of the following (PSY 351 is required):16
PSY 303Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PSY 311Cognitive Psychology
PSY 315Psychoactive Drugs
PSY 321Life-span Developmental Psychology 2
PSY 331Social Psychology
PSY 351Abnormal Psychology 1,2
PSY 352Multicultural Counseling
PSY 412Introduction To Biopsychology
PSY 441Theories of Personality
PSY 452Introduction to Clinical Psychology
PSY 453Psychological Foundations for Helping
PSY 454Theories of Psychotherapy
PSY 457Behavior Modification: Principles and Techniques
PSY 458Psychological Tests and Measurements
Psychology Electives
Any upper division (300- or 400-level) Psychology courses at UIS will fulfill this requirement.12
Total Hours36
1PSY 351 is a required course in this concentration.
2Prerequisites for admission to the Human Development Counseling M.A. Program at UIS include PSY 351 and one of the following: PSY 321, PSY 322 or PSY 323.

Developmental Psychology Concentration

Core Courses
PSY 301Orientation and Entrance Assessment0
PSY 302Research Methods In Psychology4
PSY 471Senior Seminar4
Core Concentration Courses
Select four of the following (PSY 321 is required):16
PSY 303Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PSY 311Cognitive Psychology
PSY 321Life-span Developmental Psychology 1
PSY 322Child Development
PSY 323Adolescence
PSY 324Exceptional Child
PSY 326Family Psychology
PSY 331Social Psychology
PSY 412Introduction To Biopsychology
PSY 413Psychology of Learning and Memory
PSY 416Psychology Of Motivation
Psychology Electives
Any upper division (300- or 400-level) Psychology courses at UIS will fulfill this requirement.12
Total Hours36
1PSY 321 is a required course in this concentration.

Educational Psychology Concentration

Core Courses
PSY 301Orientation and Entrance Assessment0
PSY 302Research Methods In Psychology4
PSY 471Senior Seminar4
Core Concentration Courses
Select four of the following (PSY 327 is required):16
PSY 311Cognitive Psychology
PSY 321Life-span Developmental Psychology
PSY 322Child Development 2
PSY 323Adolescence
PSY 324Exceptional Child 2
PSY 326Family Psychology
PSY 327Educational Psychology 1,2
PSY 413Psychology of Learning and Memory
PSY 416Psychology Of Motivation
PSY 457Behavior Modification: Principles and Techniques
PSY 458Psychological Tests and Measurements
Psychology Electives
Any upper division (300- or 400-level) Psychology courses at UIS will fulfill this requirement.12
Total Hours36
1PSY 327 is a required course in this concentration.
2This is the appropriate concentration for elementary and secondary education candidates. PSY 322, PSY 324, and PSY 327 can fulfill requirements for the elementary education major of the Teacher Education Program at UIS.

Experimental Psychology Concentration

Core Courses
PSY 301Orientation and Entrance Assessment0
PSY 302Research Methods In Psychology4
PSY 471Senior Seminar4
Core Concentration Courses
Select five of the following (PSY 303 is required):20
PSY 303Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 1
PSY 311Cognitive Psychology
PSY 314Sensation and Perception
PSY 315Psychoactive Drugs
PSY 321Life-span Developmental Psychology
PSY 331Social Psychology
PSY 351Abnormal Psychology
PSY 412Introduction To Biopsychology
PSY 413Psychology of Learning and Memory
PSY 416Psychology Of Motivation
PSY 441Theories of Personality
PSY 458Psychological Tests and Measurements
Psychology Electives
Any upper division (300- or 400-level) Psychology courses at UIS will fulfill this requirement.8
Total Hours36
1PSY 303 is a required course in this concentration.

Individualized Concentration

Students who want to tailor course selections for personal interest, or to meet requirements for admission to a specific institution or profession, should consider the Individualized Concentration. It is recommended that students interested in the Individualized Concentration consult with their academic advisor to discuss course planning and goals for the concentration.

Core Courses
PSY 301Orientation and Entrance Assessment0
PSY 302Research Methods In Psychology4
PSY 471Senior Seminar4
Core Concentration Courses
Select 28 hours or upper division course work to fulfill the requirements of this concentration.28
Total Hours36