Psychology majors have multiple opportunities to work directly with department faculty on research or conduct their own research projects and even publish their findings in professional journals. Student researchers have access to state-of-the-art technologies including a psychology laboratory, a biofeedback center and clinical observation suites for audio and videotaping of dyadic or group activities.
PSY 201. Principles Of Psychology. 3 Hours.
A survey of significant theory, issues, methods of inquiry, and applications in all areas of psychology. Course Information: This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences (IAI Code: S6 900).
PSY 212. Brain and Emotion. 3 Hours.
| Degree Program | Program Type | Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria | Prerequisite Course Requirements | Department ADM Review | Dept Conditional Admits | Dept Appeal Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology BA | On Campus | *Students at UIS with 30 or more credit hours and a cumulati
Bachelor'sThe Bachelor’s DegreeThe Psychology department offers five concentrations within the major (listed below). Requirements for each concentration are linked. Undergraduate OverviewUndergraduate OverviewBachelor of Arts UIS PetitionsUIS PetitionsThe University has one that you should use of all of your petition requests. Letter of RecommendationLetter of RecommendationLetters of recommendation are very important as you apply for graduate school and jobs. Before you ask a faculty member to write a letter you should consider how well the faculty member knows you and in what capacity (e.g., class? research? Psychology Club?). It is advisable to ask the faculty member if they feel that they can write you a good letter. Academic AdvisingAcademic AdvisingThe Psychology department uses a Shared Model of advising. As a Psychology major you will have two advisors – a faculty member and a professional advisor. Any faculty member in the department can serve as your faculty advisor. Facilities for StudentsFacilities for StudentsThe Psychology Department facilities in University Hall include a psychology lab, a computer lab, graduate assistants’ offices, an observation area fitted with multimedia equipment, and a psychology reading room. |
