Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Not only is it an interesting discipline that helps us better understand people, but it is also crucial to workplace success. Psychology is both a science that seeks to understand and explain behavior and an applied profession that seeks to alleviate psychological problems and enhance human potential. At SIUE, undergraduate courses in psychology acquaint students with the methods used and the knowledge gained by psychologists in their continuing efforts to understand mental processes and behavior. Students majoring in psychology study basic psychological processes that include:Learning, cognition, and motivationDevelopment of behavior, personality, and coping skills from conception through old ageHuman interaction in social settingsEffects of physical and psychological stress upon coping skills and mental health