Psychology

Program Overview

Immerse yourself in the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Engage in small classes with dedicated faculty who have deep knowledge and real-world experience and provide you with ongoing academic advising and career guidance. Our major emphasizes practical applications in a wide range of professional domains.

• Work closely with mentoring faculty as you apply what you’ve learned through real-world experience in fieldwork, internships, and research opportunities.

• A combination of theoretical and applied psychology, plus exposure to core business courses, prepares you for either entry-level careers or graduate study.

• Present research at academic conferences and publish your findings in national publications.

• Collaborate with faculty on research, an opportunity usually reserved only for graduate students at many colleges and universities.

• Immerse yourself in learning opportunities through internships with organizations such as Bradley Hospital; Special Olympics; Hasbro Children's Hospital; the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families; the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp; and the Rhode Island Department of Health.

• Participate in alumni panels, conference opportunities, and seminars about graduate schools offered through the Bryant Psychology Association.

• A strong foundation integrating business, STEM fields and the liberal arts develops critical 21st century skills essential for success and continuous growth in every field.
• Every student graduates with a major and a complementary minor, gaining a competitive advantage that highlights the acumen and problem-solving abilities cultivated through experiential learning.
• Whether you begin a career or continue your education after graduation, Bryant credentials prepare impact thinkers who are in high demand and prepared to contribute and make a difference.