At WPI, we do psychology differently. In fact, even your degree might sound different. Here you can earn a BS or a minor in Psychological Science. This is because we leverage the scientific and interdisciplinary nature of the field of Psychology to deliver a STEM-forward, research-focused experience - one that produces psychology scholars who stand out against the landscape of psychology graduates. Our students leave us prepared for immediate entry into high-impact career spaces as well as top-ranked graduate pipelines.
Whether a student’s interests are in psychology or a combination of psychology and another discipline (like computer science, education, biology, or robotics), our faculty help make those cross-cutting connections so students have a fulfilling and personalized academic path whether they are standalone majors, double majors, or minors in psychological science. Majors also have the option to add a concentration, which appears on the degree and reflects a particular area of focus. Current concentration options include psychobiology, diversity science, and learning science.
Throughout their time at WPI, psychology students examine the mind from various scientific viewpoints to understand and predict how people think and behave in different situations. They also learn about and engage in scientific research through rigorous coursework and laboratory research under our faculty mentors. The program’s interdisciplinary and global approach allows students to fuse multiple topic areas to answer pressing questions using cutting-edge methodologies.
Our psychology graduates go onto high-impact careers in a range of spaces, including scientific research, healthcare, clinical practice, law, education, marketing, project management, design, engineering, and public service. Our graduates also pursue advanced degrees in psychology, education, social work, behavioral genetics, healthcare, and law.
