B.S. in Psychological Science

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B.S. in Psychological Science

Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science

Curious about the science of the mind and behavior? Are you interested in conducting psychological research? Then the B.S. in Psychological Science degree is for you! The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychological Science is a degree designed for students who are interested in pursuing research-oriented careers that may or may not require graduate level training such as experimental psychology (e.g., human factors, I/O, neuroscience, social & personality, quantitative) and clinical psychology (Ph.D.). We strive to make our students competitive for graduate school and industry by offering opportunities that will make them stand apart from the crowd.

Career Paths

Our graduates enter a wide range of graduate programs and career paths. Some recent positions our students held include: research scientist, IRB coordinator, clinical mental health counselor, UX researcher, behavior consultant, assessment analyst, social worker, and accommodations and customer support coordinator, and assistant director of career access and engagement.   

Our graduates have also attended a variety of masters and doctoral programs to earn degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Neuroscience, Human Factors, Social Work, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Experimental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Applied Behavior Analysis. Some recent institutions include: Bowling Green State University, University of Houston, Drexel University, Rutgers University, Rowan University, and University of Maryland - School of Medicine.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to provide our students with breadth and depth of knowledge in psychology as well as professional skills in research both inside and outside of the classroom. Along with other foundation courses, the degree requires a year-long research course sequence (i.e. Advance Research I and II) that provides students with the opportunity to conduct a human subjects research project from beginning to the end as well as Advanced Statistics in Psychology. 

Learn more by exploring our Psychological Science Handbook and the Program Guide. 

Please note that this degree is only offered in-person. While the degree can be completed on a part-time basis, the coursework is not offered at night or online. If you are interested in an online psychology degree program please visit this website to learn more about the B.A. in Psychology.

Research & Internship Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors and peers to conduct research outside of the classroom either as a volunteer, for course credit (PSY 01426 Research Clinic in Psychology, required for the B.S. major) or paid through Federal Work Study funding. Our students have also presented their research at local, regional, national, and international conferences. 

Our faculty are engaged in a wide range of research specialties including: psychological and social influence on health, sexual aggression and risk behaviors, prevention of chronic health conditions, schizophrenia, emotional health in neurodivergent populations, religion/spirituality in Black and LGBTQ+ communities, intellectual humility, applied behavior analysis, human factors, anxiety and depression.

To see more information on our faculty research labs visit our research page. 

Students also have the opportunity to complete internships for 3- or 6-credits (PSY 01422 Field Experiences in Psychology). Some recent placements include: 

  • Aspire Clinical Training Center
  • Bunker Hill Middle School
  • Daybreak II Treatment Center
  • Helping Hand Behavioral Health
  • Jefferson Behavioral Health
  • Liberty Wellness Center
  • Office of Accessibility Services
  • Our Lady of Mercy Academy
  • Thomas E. Bowe Middle School

Application Information

For more information about the application process, visit our Admission Page or click the link below.

How to Apply 

Contact Us

Department of Psychology
(856) 256-4870
psych@rowan.edu

Opportunity to earn a Master's Degree with only one additional year

The B.S. degree normally can be completed in four years; however, highly motivated students have the opportunity to streamline their academic career to earn both a B.S. in Psychological Science and an M.S. in Applied Behavioral Analysis in five years rather than six. This “4+1” program requires 12 fewer credits to receive both degrees than when obtaining them separately. Hence, it saves students both time and tuition!