Overview
Psychology at SIUE
Psychology is all about understanding people, which is not only interesting, but also crucial to workplace success. Psychology is both a scientific discipline which seeks to understand and explain behavior, and an applied profession which seeks to alleviate psychological problems and enhance human potential. In the Department of Psychology at SIUE, undergraduate courses in psychology acquaint students with the methods used and the knowledge gained by psychologists in their continuing efforts to understand mental processes and behavior. Students majoring in psychology study basic psychological processes, such as learning, cognition and motivation; the development of behavior, personality, and coping skills from conception through old age; human interaction in social settings; and the effects of physical and psychological stress upon coping skills and mental health. The psychology program is housed in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior.
Degrees Available at SIUE
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Career Opportunities
Students obtaining an undergraduate degree in psychology from SIUE will be well-prepared to pursue a variety of both public and private sector careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth is projected to be strong among popular career choices for those majoring in psychology. Career choices such as mental health counselor, social and human services assistant, human resource specialist, psychiatric technician, rehabilitation counselor, correctional officer, sales manager, survey researcher and market research analyst are expected to see 17 percent growth, on average, through the year 2022, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. For some careers, including becoming a licensed psychologist, graduate-level training is required.
