Psychological principles are applied to a variety of domains including clinical settings, sports, legal systems, education, business, health promotion, decision-making, testing, the environment, and many others. Applied Psychology majors are provided ongoing, individual academic advising and career guidance by a full-time Bryant psychology faculty member. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with psychology faculty freshman through senior year, culminating in the Senior Capstone experience of the internship or research seminars.

Psychological study is complemented by business knowledge through the completion of a minor in business administration. The combination of a solid background in theoretical and applied psychology plus exposure to core business courses prepares students for either entry-level careers or graduate study.

Students in the Applied Psychology major will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.

• Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, research ethics, data analysis, and interpretation.

• Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.

• Apply psychological principles ethically to personal, social, and organizational issues.