Psychology at BryantUniversity

Psychology

Engage with noted faculty experts in health, clinical, educational, neuroscience, decision-making, and developmental psychology to shape your specialized career path.

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 Level: Undergraduate

Offered As: Major, Minor

College/School: Health & Behavioral Sciences

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Our Students

“I knew the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences was going to be a close-knit community and that I had the ability to create more personal relationships with my professors, which means a lot to me. And Bryantallows me to explore both paths of education — behavioral science and business — in a more cohesive way.”

Steph Kotropoulos ’26

Major: Psychology
Minor: Management; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Hometown: Old Bridge, NJ

“I’ve been an undergraduate research assistant in the lab of Professor Kristin Scaplen since fall 2021, working on behavioral and computational neuroscience methods. I’m particularly thankful for this opportunity because my extensive research experiences solidified my goals to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience.”

Katelyn Caldarone ’24

Major: Psychology
Minor: Information Systems
Hometown: Chepachet, RI

“Psychology provides an opportunity to impact people’s lives in a meaningful way. It also leads to a broad field of different jobs, skills, and people.”

Samantha Mendez ’24

Major: Psychology
Minor: Management
Hometown: Sterling, MA

Where Our Students Go

Graduates of 91AV’s psychology program go on to prestigious graduate programs and are in demand by healthcare and education systems, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

Bradley Hospital
CyberArk Software
Franciscan Children’s
Latham Centers
Lifespan
May Institute
Mediahub
Meditech
New England Center for Children
New England Research Institutes
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Sunrise Community School
Boston College
Boston University
BryantUniversity
Clemson University
Fordham University
Northeastern University
Rice University
Tufts University
University of Virginia

Learn Through Experience

Professor Kristin Scaplen works with a student in the laboratory.

Internships and Career Advancement

Shadow and network with accomplished psychology alumni to explore different paths.
Secure a psychology internship in one of many sectors through the .
Discuss career opportunities with recruiters from more than 400 organizations.

Research

Collaborate with faculty on original research.
Present at academic conferences and publish your findings in national journals.
Participate in 91AV’s .
Present a thesis or research topic through the Honors Program.

Clubs and Organizations

BryantPsychology Association
Health Education Awareness Leaders (HEAL)
Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology

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’s Hospital
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Rhode Island Department of Health
Special Olympics

About This Program

91AV’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 education, combined with core business courses, will help prepare you for your future career.

As a psychology major, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on original research — something that’s 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.

Bryantpsychology professors are committed to their students and establish a creative and supportive environment for you to learn. From your first year through Commencement, you’ll be provided with individualized academic advising, mentorship, and career guidance by a full-time psychology faculty member. Get to know your professors through small classes and engaging coursework and learn more about their professional experiences. Our commitment to personalized mentorship will help you explore the practical applications of psychology and many different occupations in the field so that you can find the right path for you.