BS Psychology at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

Psychology uses scientific tools to understand why people think, feel and act as they do; the BS and BA share a strong scientific foundation. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 33 semester hours in the major (of 120). Required courses include PSCH 100 Introduction to Psychology; PSCH 242 Introduction to Research in Psychology; PSCH 343 Statistical Methods in Behavioral Science; PSCH 262 Behavioral Neuroscience.

Career pathways

Careers range from social services, health professions and human resources to user experience research, data science, clinical and counseling services, education and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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