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Department of Psychology at Illinois State University

Standards for Progress in the Major in Psychology

In order to remain in the Major in Psychology, students under the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, or 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog must have achieved the following by the time they have completed 75 hours:

  • Maintain a 2.0 or higher cumulative Illinois State grade point average (GPA);
  • Maintain a 2.2 or higher Psychology Major GPA (based on all courses taken at Illinois State for the Major); and
  • Earn a grade of C or better in PSY 111, 138 (formerly ECO/GEO/POL/PSY 138), 200, and 231.

Students under the 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog must meet the requirements identified above and the following:

  • Earn a grade of C or better in MAT 120, 121, 144, or 145; and
  • Earn a grade of C or better in a lab science course.

After completing 75 hours, academic records for psychology students in the Major will be reviewed. Students not fulfilling all of the standards for progress will be dismissed from the Major.