Academics
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Options:
- Psychology
- Forensic Psychology (Macomb Campus)
Why Choose Psychology at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼?
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- Our unique Forensic Psychology option, available at the Macomb campus, provides students with a competitive edge in the industry
- Earn field experience credit for work in such agencies as community mental health or rehabilitation centers
- Participate in HOTLINE, a student-run crisis intervention telephone service
- Extensive contact with faculty through individual readings, undergraduate seminars, and departmental committee memberships
- Get involved in faculty research labs and present research projects at student-oriented and professional conferences
Program Availability
- Macomb
- Quad Cities (Psychology option) (until Fall 2025)
Job Placements of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Graduates
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- Residential Specialist, Heritage Behavioral Health Center
- Institutional Research Analyst, Southeast Community College
- Training and Development Specialist, Novus International, Inc.
- Clinical Writer, GE Healthcare
- Police agencies and correctional facilities in Illinois and Missouri
Scholarships
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The Jim Joyce Scholarship is given automatically to incoming freshman Psychology majors meeting a minimum college standardized testing score. Other departmental scholarships are awarded to outstanding junior and senior psychology majors through a faculty nomination process, including the following:
- Jim Joyce undergraduate awards
- Eric Ward tutoring awards
- Donald Poindexter research award
- Jim Ackil neuroscience award
- University scholarships available
- Additional departmental scholarships available
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