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Psychology

Whatever your major, understanding people makes you better at what you do. EIU's flexible Psychology Minor lets you study behavior across social, biological, cognitive and developmental perspectives, then choose electives that support your career goals.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Managers, Psychologists, Clinical
Psychology students at EIU

Why Study Psychology at EIU?

  • Add an evidence-based understanding of human behavior to nearly any major or career path
  • Study psychology from social, biological, cognitive and developmental perspectives rather than through a single lens
  • Use nine hours of electives to shape the minor around your interests and professional goals
  • Learn from the same doctoral faculty and broad course offerings that support one of EIU's most popular majors
  • Strengthen transferable skills in critical thinking, communication and understanding diverse people and experiences
"The psych department is very personal, and you will know all your classmates and professors on that personal level, which makes the work towards your degree easier to go through."
Hannah Lineman
Psychology

Hands-On Experience

  • Analyze real-world questions about behavior, relationships, learning, development and mental health through course projects and discussion
  • Choose electives that connect psychology directly to your primary major or intended career
  • Join Psychology Club to meet students and faculty, explore careers and participate in department activities
  • Pursue Psi Chi membership if eligible and take part in academic, service and professional-development opportunities
  • Explore independent study or faculty-guided undergraduate research when prerequisites, project fit and faculty availability allow
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Hands-On Experience, Psychology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Psychology Minor adds a practical understanding of human behavior to nearly any major. It is especially useful for students headed toward healthcare, education, business, communication, criminal justice, social services, public policy or any field where success depends on understanding how people learn, decide, develop, relate and respond to their environment.The 18-hour minor begins with Introductory Psychology.

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$136,550
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Loss Prevention Managers
  • Industrial-Organizational…
  • Clinical & Counseling Psychologists
  • Neuropsychologists
  • Clinical Neuropsychologists
  • Social Science Research Assistants
  • Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

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Dr. John Mace
Professor, Chair
jhmace@eiu.edu
1151 Physical Science
217-581-7467
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Dr. Jeff Stowell
Professor
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1055 Physical Science
217-581-2279
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Old Main
217-581-2223
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