Institute of Psychology

M. Ellen Mitchell, Dean
http://www.iit.edu/colleges/ psych/

Degrees Offered

B.S. in Psychology
M.S. in Personnel & Human Resources Development
M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Ph.D. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling Education

Special Programs

Dual Admission with College of DuPage
Accelerated B.S. in Psychology / M.S. in Rehabiliation Counseling
Accelerated B.S. in Psychology / M.S. in Personnel & Human Resources

Specialty Tracks

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Culture, Conflict and International Relations
Psychology of Emerging Technologies
The Human Environment

Minors

Human Resources
Organizational Psychology
Psychology
Rehabilitation Services

Overview

Why study psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology?

Simple: you can get a customized educational experience at a nationally recognized Institute.

In the Institute of Psychology, students enjoy a customized experience. During the first year, you will spend a bit of time focusing hopes and plans with the aid of our talented faculty. With goals set and interests identified, you can then select a new faculty mentor whose interests match your own.

We purposely keep our classes small so that you can really learn from and interact with some of the best Ph.D. professors in the country. Students and faculty together engage in meaningful discussions with other smart people.

Psychology students expand their education with a variety of independent research opportunities. Every undergraduate student is guaranteed to participate in or run an actual research project before he/she graduates. That's real-world, practical experience that will help you start your career, and/or get into the graduate school of your choice.

Students looking for a way to accelerate their professional advancement can opt to complete a Dual Degree Program in our nationally ranked Rehabilitation Counseling Program (ranked #5 in the nation) or our Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program (ranked #13).

What a medical school is to a university, we in psychology are to IIT. Supported by a professionally accomplished Board, we are a full-fledged Institute of Psychology complete with world-renowned faculty and groundbreaking research. We offer a select group of handpicked students the environment to grow and explore their opportunities.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (B.S.)

The Institute of Psychology offers a distinct psychology program, with options for pre-med and honors law. The unique, human behavior-oriented Bachelor of Science program blends the strengths of highly successful graduate programs in clinical, industrial/organizational, and rehabilitation psychology. Designed for highly motivated students, this program emphasizes the integration of applied research and professional experience with traditional classroom activities. The program incorporates the American Psychological Association's recommendations for undergraduate education in four basic areas of psychology: social, individual differences, physiology, and learning and cognition. It also embraces IIT's focus on interdisciplinary, project-based learning, emphasizing research with faculty and practical experience in professional settings. Each student has a faculty mentor and participates in both individual and group activities with faculty, graduates, and other undergraduates.

Jobs in many fields are open to persons holding a bachelor's degree in psychology, including the growing areas of geriatrics, health and sports counseling, behavioral medicine, and managed health care. Psychology graduates also work in traditional settings such as schools, courts, hospitals, industries, and research laboratories. A psychology degree provides a solid background for advanced studies in medicine, dentistry, law, business, or public administration.

Sample Curriculum

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