Program Overview

Psychology Program

The Psychology program at the University of Illinois Springfield is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and mental processes.

Program Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The Psychology major at UIS helps students understand human behavior and prepares them for a wide range of careers in health care, government, business, research, education, and more.

Online and Campus-Based Programs

The University of Illinois Springfield offers an online option for the Psychology degree, allowing students to choose classes from across a variety of areas in psychology to help prepare them for their future career.

Concentrations

The Psychology program offers several concentrations, including:

• Clinical/Counseling Psychology Concentration: This concentration prepares students for a career in mental health services, teaching them skills to help individuals overcome personal challenges and improve well-being.
• Developmental Psychology Concentration
• Educational Psychology Concentration
• Experimental Psychology Concentration
• Individualized Concentration

Psychology Minor

A Psychology minor helps lay the groundwork for future careers, providing students with a psychological understanding for positions in business, government, industry, and education.

Why Study Psychology at UIS?

Students can benefit from:

• Small class sizes that offer individualized instruction with students and professors
• Access to ongoing academic research opportunities as undergraduate students
• A faculty committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice within the department, on campus, and in the Springfield community
• An active Psychology Club and chapter of the Psi Chi honor society

Research and Internship Opportunities

The Psychology department at UIS provides students with opportunities for research and internships, helping them gain practical experience in their field of study.

Graduate School and Career Development

The University of Illinois Springfield supports students in their pursuit of graduate school and career development, offering resources and guidance to help them achieve their goals.

Featured Alumni

Notable alumni of the Psychology program at UIS include:

• Madison Steines, who was selected as the 2025 Psychology Graduation Marshal and plans to use the skills she learned at UIS to explore different fields of medical assistance.
• Dr. Kent Schafer, who graduated from UIS with a degree in Psychology in 2003 and now serves as the regional director for the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Tuscaloosa.