Undergraduate Programs

At NIU, the Psychology Department is a vibrant and exciting atmosphere in which to develop and train as a student. NIU students can pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree at the undergraduate level or can minor in Psychology (see the printable Psychology Undergraduate Handbook for further details).

Fields of Study

Study in Psychology at NIU is of the highest quality as we have over 30 full-time, Ph.D. faculty in the department, and offer courses within a variety of concentrations, including:

• Clinical Psychology 
• Cognitive & Instructional Psychology 
• Developmental Psychology 
• Neuroscience and Behavior 
• School Psychology 
• Social Psychology 
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Advising Updates

• Beginning Fall 2004, students must have a grade of "C" or better in STAT 208, 301 or 350 in order to take PSYC 305.
• Beginning with the 2003-2004 catalog, Stat 208, 301 or 350 is a prerequisite for Psyc 305, but no longer a co-requisite.
• If you place your name on a waiting list in the main office for either Research Methods (Psyc 305) or a lab, you will be contacted by the end of the first week of school at the latest regarding your placement, if there is one.

Related Links

• NIU Undergraduate Admissions
• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology 
• Minor in Psychology
• Psychology Undergraduate Handbook (PDF)