EIU Department of Psychology

“I enjoyed having a psychology major and I am so glad I chose to do it. I loved all of my psychology classes, found them interesting, and learned a lot. I learned diverse psychological elements that can be applied to many areas of my life. I believe everyone should at least have a psych minor because it will benefit them in any field they pursue.”

“The psych department is very personal, and you will know all your classmates and professors on that personal level, which makes the work towards your degree easier to go through.”

“The psychology program at EIU was a fantastic experience. It helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself, other people, the brain and how the mind operates, and the world around me. Also, the professors I had really invested in my confidence in my academic skills and both ensured and celebrated my potential for success in the field. The personalized one-on-one support from faculty and being able to truly work individually with my peers were instrumental in achieving my degree. I felt supported and encouraged by my professors every step of the way, which isn’t something I would have been able to say if I was attending a larger university’s psychology program. The psychology department faculty were not only highly knowledgeable but also willing to engage in additional discussions, provide extra resources, and offer valuable advice to enhance my undergraduate experience and make it the best it could be. Choosing to major in psychology at EIU was definitely the right decision for me and something I don’t regret one bit!”

"I would recommend this program to anyone. The professors here taught me to think outside of my normal thinking, and to question things."

"One of the best decisions I have made was majoring in Psychology at Eastern. The coursework was challenging, but the curriculum was flexible enough for me to be able to complete my other prerequisites required for graduate school. The classes were small, and I was able to interact and form personal relationships with my professors. Being a part of the honors program provided me with many unique opportunities, such as being able to conduct my own research and present it at a psychological conference. I believe the skills I have learned at Eastern will make me a competitive and successful student and I continue on to grad school.”

"The psychology department at Eastern has been critical in not only my education, but also as an individual trying to figure out life. In this stage of my life & going through a lot of changes, the faculty has been incredibly understanding & always willing to help with whatever I needed. My favorite professor at Eastern told a class of mine that it wasn’t his job to lie to us, it was to tell us the truth. That may seem simple, but I’m thankful to have genuine, authentic professors who are professional but also relatable. It has helped my learning, it has helped my interfering, & I truly believe it will continue to help my future. I can’t thank the psychology department, everyone from Mary at the front desk who’s given me information I was looking for to Dr Mace who stepped in as my advisor for a semester when I didn’t know who mine was, enough for what they’ve done for me.”

"The EIU Psychology department has provided me with an outstanding undergraduate education that has no doubt prepared me for what lies ahead, both in graduate school and the professional world."