At a Glance
What You鈥檒l Learn:
- A combination of theoretical and applied psychology
- How to investigate and apply psychological concepts in different practices
What You鈥檒l Do:
- Apply what you learn through fieldwork, internships, and research
- Present research at academic conferences and publish your findings in national publications
Where You鈥檒l Go:
- Healthcare, mental health, and education systems, major corporations, and nonprofit organizations
- Prestigious graduate schools to further your career preparation
Program Highlights
Bryant鈥檚 Psychology program provides you with a strong theoretical foundation in psychological principles while also emphasizing practical applications. You鈥檒l learn how to investigate and apply concepts in different areas 鈥 such as clinical settings, neuroscience, sports, legal settings, education, and business 鈥 while also practicing ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world. Along with your courses, you鈥檒l 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 鈥淭he Design Thinking Process,鈥 鈥淓xercise and Sport Psychology,鈥 鈥淕ender in Childhood,鈥 or 鈥淧ositive Psychology.鈥 During your senior year, you鈥檒l 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
As a Psychology major, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on original research 鈥 something that鈥檚 typically reserved only for graduate students at many other colleges and universities. Work with a distinguished faculty expert on a directed study or your Senior Research Seminar to design and conduct research on a topic of your choosing. Stand out from the competition by presenting your research at academic conferences and publishing your findings in nationally recognized psychology journals. This critical experience will serve as a major differentiator as you apply to graduate school or begin your career after graduation.
As a Psychology major, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on original research 鈥 something that鈥檚 typically reserved only for graduate students at many other colleges and universities. Work with a distinguished faculty expert on a directed study or your Senior Research Seminar to design and conduct research on a topic of your choosing. Stand out from the competition by presenting your research at academic conferences and publishing your findings in nationally recognized psychology journals. This critical experience will serve as a major differentiator as you apply to graduate school or begin your career after graduation.
Internship Partners
Gain real-world experience in the field of psychology by completing an internship at a local hospital, government agency, or organization. Internship locations include:
- Bradley Hospital
- Butler Hospital
- Hasbro Children鈥檚 Hospital
- Johnston School District
- Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families
- Rhode Island Department of Health
- Special Olympics
Gain real-world experience in the field of psychology by completing an internship at a local hospital, government agency, or organization. Internship locations include:
- Bradley Hospital
- Butler Hospital
- Hasbro Children鈥檚 Hospital
- Johnston School District
- Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families
- Rhode Island Department of Health
- Special Olympics
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that鈥檚 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鈥檚
- Latham Centers
- May Institute
- Boston University
- Clemson University
- Fordham University
- Northeastern University
- New England Research Institutes
- Tufts University
- University of Virginia