B.A. in Psychology

Northeastern Illinois University

Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Social Sciences

Duration

4 Years

Academic pace

Full Time

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The B.A. in Psychology is a comprehensive program that exposes students to various areas of psychology as well as opportunities for hands-on research and optional field experience. The department faculty members represent a number of theoretical approaches as well as a wide range of content areas, enhancing students’ opportunities to become acquainted with the full scope of this broad and complex subject. Because of the need to create a combination of courses consistent with their career goals, students are urged to form a continuing relationship with a department faculty advisor early in their major.

Program Benefits

B.A. in Psychology, students gain many marketable quantitative and qualitative skills, including:

Effective verbal communication
Interpersonal skills
Basic clinical skills
Problem-solving
Knowledge of human behavior and development
Knowledge of group behavior, decision making, and organizations
Interpretation of research

Minors

Gerontology
Psychology

About the School

At NEIU, bring your passion to life.

Northeastern Illinois University is one of the most diverse universities in the United States with a welcoming community of more than 7,000 students. Small classes mean you will work closely with our excellent faculty who will help you discover and develop ideas that will shape the future. You will learn to think critically, adapt to change, solve problems, and become a leader in your chosen field—qualities employers desire.

Northeastern’s 67-acre Main Campus is located in a safe residential community on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.

As one of the world’s great cities, Chicago is a key location for business, technology, art, food, architecture and sports.

The diversity of Chicago is reflected in the shops and restaurants that are just walking distance from NEIU thus you will never be far from the food and other items that you are used to at home. Northeastern offers students the best of both worlds—access to all Chicago has to offer and a retreat from its hustle and bustle.