At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- A combination of theoretical and applied psychology
- How to investigate and apply psychological concepts in different practices
What You’ll Do:
- Apply what you learn through fieldwork, internships, and research
- Present research at academic conferences and publish your findings in national publications
Where You’ll Go:
- Healthcare and education systems, major corporations, and nonprofit organizations
- Prestigious graduate schools to further your career preparation
Program Highlights
Bryant’s Psychology program provides you with a strong theoretical foundation in psychological principles while also emphasizing practical applications. You’ll learn how to investigate and apply concepts in different areas — such as clinical settings, neuroscience, sports, legal settings, education, and business — while also practicing ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world. Along with your courses, you’ll apply what you learn through fieldwork, internships, and research opportunities and develop an understanding of scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
Choose electives that match your interests and career goals, like “The Design Thinking Process,” “Exercise and Sport Psychology,” “Gender in Childhood,” or “Positive Psychology.” During your senior year, you’ll complete a Senior Research Seminar or Senior Internship Seminar as a capstone course. Your Psychology major, combined with core business courses, will help prepare you for your future career.
Experiential Learning
Research Opportunities
Internship Partners
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Introduction to Psychology
PSY 260
Research Methods in Psychology
PSY 376
Research Methods in Psychology II: Psychological Research and Statistics
PSY 386
Senior Research Seminar
SCI 490
Senior Internship Seminar
SCI 491
Where Our Students Go
Our graduates go on to major healthcare organizations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
- Bradley Hospital
- CyberArk Software
- Franciscan Children’s
- Latham Centers
- May Institute
- Boston University
- Clemson University
- Fordham University
- Northeastern University
- New England Research Institutes
- Tufts University
- University of Virginia