While UIS does not offer a Doctorate Degree in Psychology, our Bachelor's program helps prepare students who wish to go on to graduate school. Those who earn their Doctorate in Psychology may go on to work as Clinical Psychologists in hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health centers, or as research psychologists in academia or industry settings.
While UIS does not offer a Master's Degree in Psychology, our Bachelor's program helps prepare students who wish to go on to graduate school. Those who earn their Master's Degree in Psychology may go on to work in areas such as school and I/O psychology, counseling, or testing and measurement.
Many with a Bachelor's Degree find work in areas such as administrative support, public affairs, education, sales, business, health, biological sciences, and more!
Christopher Stevens earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021 after transferring from the University of Iowa. He stayed at UIS to earn his Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling in 2023.
Today, he works as a mental health counselor in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping people work through challenges and improve their well-being.
Read more in Christopher's full interview with our Prairie Perspectives blog.
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Christopher Stevens earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021 after transferring from the University of Iowa. He stayed at UIS to earn his Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling in 2023.
Today, he works as a mental health counselor in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping people work through challenges and improve their well-being.
The University of Illinois Springfield’s online bachelor’s degree programs have been ranked among the nation’s best in the 2026 U.S.
There are several scholarships available for UIS Students including scholarships for high-achieving students as well as first-year and transfer students! Learn more about the scholarships and deadlines on the UIS Scholarships page.