Psychological Science (B.S.)

Illinois Institute of Technology

People skills like you wouldn't believe: interrogate human behavior with scientific rigor at Chicago's only tech-focused university. Optimize individual and organizational decision making through data-driven behavioral research. How we perceive our world, interact with our neighbors, make decisions on a daily basis, view our role in society-these are all better understood using psychology. As a psychological science major, you will learn: How people perceive and process information, and how this informs their choices Psychological theories in a variety of fields including social, cognitive, clinical, industrial/organizational, development, and neuroscience How to apply psychological theories to real-world problems How to design research studies, analyze results, and communicate results to a variety of communities. Our psychological science program utilizes the scientist-practitioner model of teaching. This means you will take research-based courses and conduct independent research projects with the guidance of our faculty, which will give you a strong background in scientific thinking. You'll also be able to apply psychological research and principles to the study of contemporary problems in a variety of fields. Studying psychology at Illinois Tech uniquely prepares students to launch their careers. Psychology majors are working alongside computer and data scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and researchers every day, applying their insights in a project-based environment. By understanding how and why people do what they do, Illinois Tech psychology students are helping build a more inclusive, human-focused future.

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