B.S. Cyberpsychology - FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Cyberpsychology Program
- Cyberpsychology is the discipline of understanding the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior.
- Students in the B.S. Cyberpsychology program will take various psychology courses, Science, Technology and Society (STS) courses, courses in human-computer interaction, and electives.
- Yes! Adding a second major to your Cyberpsychology degree signals a thorough understanding of the psychosocial aspects of technology to employers and graduate schools.
- Cyberpsychology may be a particularly good choice for students who are also majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication and Media, Forensic Science, and/or Information Systems.
- No. However, The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences offers a fifteen-credit psychology minor, which requires five courses in psychology.
- For more information on the minor requirements, click here. Students in the STS program are not eligible for the psychology minor.
- Cyberpsychology graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for careers in user experience (UX) research and design, mental health, health care, human resources, gaming, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, product design, project management, digital advertising, market research, and content analytics.
- The B.S. in Cyberpsychology is not sufficient for students who wish to become an independent counselor. However, supplemented with certain psychology electives, the Cyberpsychology program prepares students for admission to masters and doctoral programs in counseling.
- Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in counseling should inform their advisors in order to ensure satisfaction of graduate school admissions requirements.
- Forensic Psychology is the the application of clinical psychology specialties to the legal arena where professionals apply tools, research, and ideas from psychology to legal situations. Like counseling, Forensic Psychology requires education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
- Cyberpsychology students interested in the use of psychology in the legal field might consider a double major in Law, Technology and Culture.
- While both fields investigate digital system design, intrusion, and user motivations, Cyberpsychology examines these topics through a lens of human behavior and social systems, while Cybersecurity deals with technical systems, infrastructure, and networks.
- Students interested in cyber infrastructure and network security may want to explore degree offerings at NJIT’s Ying Wu College of Computing.