A Psychology major at the University of Illinois Springfield helps you understand human behavior and apply that knowledge in real-world settings. You’ll build skills in critical thinking, research, communication, and problem-solving—skills employers value across many fields.
Hometown: Streamwood, Illinois
Major: Psychology
Future Plans: Earn his master’s degree in mental health counseling
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Majors: Exercise Science and Psychology
Future Plans: Coach volleyball, earn a master’s degree in psychology
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Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Major: Psychology
Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree and become a psychiatrist