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Introduction to the Psychology Program

The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Psychology program provides a challenging curriculum within a student-centered environment. Psychology majors explore the inner workings of personality, behavior, belief, motivation, influence, and actions.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program offers a flexible course structure, allowing students to customize their curriculum and tailor their learning experience to their own educational interests. The program includes opportunities for research, using equipment such as EEGs, electro-physical measuring devices, and eye-tracking equipment, under the guidance of faculty mentors.

Specializations and Minors

The undergraduate program offers the following specializations and minors:

• Parent Training Specialization
• Senior Honors Program
• Psychology Minor: A great minor for many other majors, providing the same care and attention as the psychology major students.
• Neuroscience Minor: An interdisciplinary study that teaches understanding of the neural foundations of behavior, with participation in ongoing research in a lab required.

Accelerated Master's Program

High-achieving undergraduate students may take advantage of the accelerated MA program, enabling them to earn a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in only five years.

Graduate Options

The psychology program offers graduate work leading to M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, with a primary focus on doctoral training. The goal of graduate study in Psychology at SIU is to develop psychologists who will have a broad perspective and scientific sophistication, as well as the requisite skills to advance the field of psychology and meet changing needs.

Ph.D. Concentrations

The graduate program includes the following Ph.D. concentrations:

• Applied Psychology Concentration
• Brain and Cognitive Sciences Concentration
• Clinical Psychology Concentration
• Counseling Psychology Concentration

Career Options

Graduates of the psychology program can pursue a variety of career options, including:

• School Counselor
• Career Counselor
• Case Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Marketing Professional
• Law Enforcement / Corrections
• Psychiatric Technician
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Victims' Advocate
• Personnel Recruiter
• Occupational Analyst
• Labor Relations Manager