Applied Psychology
Overview
A major
When you understand the science behind someone’s behavior, you have an edge in whatever field you enter.
Bryant’s Applied Psychology major is one of a few such undergraduate programs in the US. You will gain a strong theoretical foundation in psychology while engaging in practical applications. You can apply your knowledge to clinical settings, sports, legal systems, education, business, health promotion, decision-making, testing, the environment, and more, through field work, faculty-led research opportunities, and internships.
As an Applied Psychology student at Bryant, you will benefit from ongoing academic advising and career guidance from a full-time psychology faculty member. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with faculty through a Capstone applied internship or applied research project seminar in your senior year.
Bryant also offers a concentration and a minor in Psychology.
Future careers, post-grad opportunities
As an Applied Psychology student, you will receive the valuable combination of a solid background in theoretical and applied psychology plus exposure to business courses through a minor in Business Administration. You will know how to apply basic research methods in the psychology of research design, research ethics, data analysis, and interpretation. You will also be able to apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues. You will be well-prepared to begin your career in the field or for success in graduate school.
Applied Psychology faculty
The faculty are active in a number of areas of psychology including the clinical, cognitive, developmental, environmental, educational, health, and social aspects. They are dedicated teachers and work closely with students in collaborative research, supervising internships, or advising them about graduate school and careers.
Requirements
For a major:
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First-Year Gateway Experience |
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Global Foundations of Character and Leadership (GFCL100) |
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Global Foundations of Organizations and Business (GFOB100) |
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Writing Workshop (WRIT106) |
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Bryant IDEA: Innovation and Design Experience for All (IDEA101) |
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Upper-Level Gateway Course |
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Applied Psychology Major Requirements |
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Introduction to Psychology (PSY260) or Honors: Core Concepts in Psychology (PSY263) |
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Introduction to Applied Psychology (PSY371) |
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Research Methods in Psychology (PSY376) |
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Senior Research Seminar (PSY490) or Senior Internship Seminar (PSY491) |
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*Applied Psychology Courses (Must take 3 of the following):
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*Psychology Survey Courses (Must take 1 from each of the following):
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Two (2) Psychology Electives |
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* At least one course (total from above groups) must be taken at the 400 level |
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Liberal Arts Core Requirements |
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Introduction to Literary Studies (LCS121) |
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Microeconomic Principles (ECO113) |
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Macroeconomic Principles (ECO114) |
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Mathematical Analysis (MATH110) |
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Statistics I (MATH201) |
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Two (2) Humanities Survey Courses |
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**Liberal Arts Distributions – Modes of Thought |
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Two (2) Social Science Modes of Thought |
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One (1) Historical Mode of Thought (Upper Division) |
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One (1) Literary Mode of Thought (Upper Division) |
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Two (2) Scientific Modes of Thought (Include one Lab Science) |
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(One science course must be taken at the 300 or 400 level) |
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Business Administration Minor Requirements |
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Principles of Financial Accounting (ACG203) |
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Introduction to Information Technology and Analytics (CIS201) |
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Financial Management (FIN201) |
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Management Principles and Practice (MGT200) |
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Foundations of Marketing Management (MKT201) |
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Electives - Subject to programmatic constraints, students may elect to take additional business courses, not to exceed a combined total of 30 credit hours in the College of Business. |
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**Modes of Thought requirements can be met by appropriate courses in the major. |
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A minimum of 122 credit hours required for graduation |
To learn more, please contact:
Janet Morahan-Martin, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor
Department of Psychology
jmorahan@bryant.edu
A SUSTAINABLE EXPERIENCE
Christine Romano '13
Studying Applied Psychology, Business Administration, Sociology
An AP psychology course in high school kindled Romano’s fascination with the brain and human behavior. She knew that Bryant’s small class sizes and business component would be the perfect fit for her course of study.
Romano traveled to Costa Rica during winter break as part of a Marketing Sustainability course. It resulted in a research project, “Sustainability and Happiness in Costa Rica,” which she presented at Bryant’s annual Research and Engagement Day.
“It was inspiring to research how living a sustainable lifestyle could actually improve the quality of life for people,” she says.
Creative in her teaching
Allison Butler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology
Butler’s creative teaching methods earned her a Distinguished New Faculty Award by The International Conference on College Teaching and Learning in 2011.
Her educational psychology expertise enabled Bryant to expand its course offerings, and she has been at the forefront of the University's development of a teacher education program.
Butler is known for working closely with students, collaborating with them on research and academic papers that are submitted to academic journals and co-presented at academic conferences.
A SCHOLARLY EXPERIENCE
Lindsey Weber ’11
Studied: Sociology and Service Learning, Applied Psychology Currently: Academic Adviser, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The year-long Senior Capstone Project is the hallmark of the Honors Program at Bryant. Weber chose a topic that tapped into her interests: researching and developing success strategies for first-generation college students, a group whose ranks she joined 2011. “When you are sincerely interested in your topic, you will bring passion and energy to your manuscript and presentation,” she says. “Meanwhile, you will genuinely enjoy the scholarly experience.” Weber earned a master’s in applied developmental and educational psychology at Boston College. She is an academic adviser for academic support and technology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, working with first-year students, undecided majors, and “at risk” students.
