About the Department
At NIU, the Psychology Department provides 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 & Instructional Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience and Behavior
- School Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Study in Psychology at NIU is of the highest quality, as we have over 30 full-time, Ph.D. faculty members in the department.
See the News page for a list of upcoming events in both of our student organizations, the Student Psychological Association and Psi Chi.