The faculty and staff of the Psychology Department extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of all of the victims of the February 14 tragedy, especially to the family of Ryanne Mace, one of our Psychology majors. Ryanne was a bright and successful student. We grieve her loss and the loss of her bright future.
Welcome to the NIU Psychology Department
At NIU, the Psychology Department is a vibrant and exciting atmosphere in which to develop and train as a psychologist. NIU undergraduates can pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree and graduate study (primarily Ph.D.) is available in several specializations including:
- clinical psychology
- cognitive and instructional psychology
- developmental psychology
- industrial/organizational psychology
- neuroscience and behavior
- school psychology
- social psychology
Study in Psychology at NIU is of the highest quality as we have over 30 full-time, Ph.D. faculty in the department. Please explore our website and learn about all the NIU Psychology Department has to offer.