Department of Psychology at Illinois State University
The Major in Psychology consists of a fixed number of PSY courses plus courses in other disciplines that complement psychology. The number of hours of PSY courses required for the Major in Psychology is 37-41, depending on students' Undergraduate Catalog. Additional courses in English prepare students to write reports; courses in Mathematics prepare students for data analysis; and Philosophy and the lab sciences courses enhance students’ analytic reasoning skills essential in the field of psychology.
The department has identified
10 objectives for PSY courses to enhance the
teaching of psychology. The Description
of Objectives for Psychology Courses
identifies and explains these objectives. When
considering electives, students should also choose
courses that focus on an area of interest or
enroll in a variety of courses for a broad base
in psychology. Many students enroll in more than
the minimum number of required hours.
The requirements for graduating with a Major in Psychology depend upon the year of students' Undergraduate Catalog, which is based on the year when students are admitted to Illinois State. Students' Academic Progress Summary identifies which catalog year applies to the Major. Students should click on the appropriate link below to review their specific requirements and for a Major Checklist to help keep track of the requirements.:
See the General Education Program Web site for additional University requirements.
