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Bryant鈥檚 Psychology program equips students with the experience and confidence to excel in graduate programs and careers across healthcare, education systems, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Major: Psychology
Minors: Management; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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鈥淚 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 Bryant allows me to explore both paths of education 鈥 behavioral science and business 鈥 in a more cohesive way.鈥
Major: Psychology
Minors: Information Systems, Forensic Science
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鈥淧rofessor Lacey took a chance letting me into a 400-level course as a sophomore, and then took another chance hiring me as the department鈥檚 research assistant. She has instilled confidence in me as a student and always takes time out of her schedule to help me, and all her students, when needed.鈥
Major: Psychology
Minor: Information Systems
Outcome: Ph.D. Candidate,
University of Florida Neuroscience Program
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鈥淚鈥檝e received such excellent mentorship and training, and I鈥檝e also had various opportunities to present my work at several national and international conferences. I鈥檝e experienced significant growth as a trainee, and these experiences have given me the confidence and competencies necessary to pursue research at the graduate level.鈥
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.
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that鈥檚 designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Our graduates go on to major healthcare organizations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
Our newly launched Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program prepares students to become skilled, compassionate psychologists who can provide clinical services across a wide range of settings. Bryant undergraduates and alumni who meet the admission criteria are guaranteed program interviews.
Gain practical experience and grow your confidence through our many internship opportunities.
Engage your analytical mindset by collaborating with faculty on original research in the lab and field.
Expand your horizons and immerse yourself in another culture through one of our study abroad programs.
Work with real businesses to take your leadership skills and career credentials to the next level.
Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That鈥檚 why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You鈥檒l engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year 鈥 building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.
By complementing your School of Health and Behavioral Sciences major with a business minor, you鈥檒l learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today鈥檚 biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.