Undergraduate Program
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Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors across the country and at SIUE. We offer a wide and varied range of classes at the undergraduate level - developmental, experimental, aging, social, research methods, statistics, cognitive, biological, clinical, abnormal, personality, and industrial/organizational psychology.
Our students receive extensive experience in critical thinking, research design, data analysis and presentation of research in results written and oral form.
High school students are encouraged to take courses in mathematics (at least through algebra), science (especially biology) and computer use as preparation for the psychology major. Upon declaring a major in psychology, each student will work out an individualized program with the Psychology Advisor tailored to the student's interests and needs.
Undergraduate Learning Objectives Baccalaureate students in Psychology will:
1. Clearly and concisely capture the history and context of a specific area of psychology.
2. Develop a well-constructed and testable hypothesis.
3. Design and conduct a methodologically sound research study.
4. Correctly analyze and interpret data.
5. Relate research findings to a broader cultural, social, historical, ethical, or economic realm.
6. Effectively communicate orally.
7. Effectively communicate in writing.
