Department of Psychology at Illinois State University
Psychology is a science that seeks to understand behavior and mental processes and a profession that applies empirical knowledge to improve the lives of people. It is a broad discipline. Psychologists study the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and one between the environment and behavior. Because it is a scientific discipline, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation, and analysis. In 2002, the Psychology Department voted to adopt the recommendations for Goals and Objectives for the Undergraduate Psychology Major developed by the Education Directorate of the American Psychological Association. These became the goals for the Psychology Major at ISU. The links listed below provide a map between these goals and specific courses offered by the Psychology Department at Illinois State University.
300-level courses
PSY 300-334
PSY 340-365
PSY 367-398