Bachelor of Science in Cyberpsychology
Newark, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Cyberpsychology
Cyberpsychology is an applied psychology program that studies the interaction between people and technology and the influence of technology on human behavior.
B.S. Cyberpsychology
An innovative new undergraduate degree, Cyberpsychology at NJIT brings together traditional psychological coursework, computer science and information systems basics, and brand new courses that directly address psychological phenomena and current issues arising from our digital world.
Program Objectives
Cyberpsychology builds on the same core courses as the Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology and Society, which introduces students to the relationships between society, technology and the global environment. After establishing a foundation in psychology, technology studies and research methods, students complete coursework in social psychology, social network analysis, and user experience as well as a senior thesis project of their own design.
Ultimately, students of the program will exhibit and/or engage in:
- Professional Communication and Conduct: Students will conduct themselves ethically, as well as learn to articulate ideas soundly through traditional forms of print and new forms of digital literacy.
- Academic Excellence: After establishing a foundation in psychology, technology studies and research methods, students complete coursework in social psychology, social network analysis and user experience, as well as complete a senior thesis project of their own design.
- Professional Skillset for Diverse Professions: Graduates are well equipped to pursue numerous career opportunities, including user experience researcher, user experience designer, market researcher, advertising analytics and sales, digital analyst, consultant, brand strategist, graduate education in the social and behavioral sciences.
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Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Cyberpsychology emphasizes an applied scientific approach to the study of human behavior. Elective coursework should be selected based on each student’s individual interests and career goals.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Core (32 Credit Hours)
- PSY 201 Orientation to Psychology as a Behavioral Science
- PSY 215 Biology of Behavior
- PSY 333 Principles of Psychometrics
- STS 210 General Psychology
- STS 304 Qualitative Research Methods & Lab
- STS 307 Quantitative Research Methods & Lab
- STS 321 Social Psychology
- STS 339 Psychology of Diversity
- PSY 389 Psychopathology
- PSY 49X Capstone in Psychology
Cyberpsychology Core (15 Credit Hours)
- STS 350 Computers, Society & Ethics
- STS 351 Minds & Machines
- STS 359 Foundations of Cyberpsychology I
- STS 361 Foundations of Cyberpsychology II
- STS 375 Artificial Intelligence & the Human Mind
User Experience Core (12 Credit Hours)
- IS 247 Designing the User Experience
- IS 333 Social Network Analysis
- IS 375 Usability and Measuring User Experience
- IS 448 Discovering User Needs for User Experience
Elective Coursework (33 Credit Hours) Can Include
- COM 266 Foundations of Game Production
- IS 117 Introduction to Website Development
- IS 218 Building Web Applications
- IS 322 Mobile Apps Design, Interface, & Implementation
- IS 392 Web Mining & Information Retrieval
- STS 316 Mass Communications, Technology, & Culture
- STS 335 Logic
- STS 342 Women in Technological Culture
Program Outcome
While students in Cyberpsychology will learn and apply their knowledge in diverse areas of computer, social and cognitive sciences, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:
- In-depth theoretical knowledge in foundations in psychology, technology studies and research methods, as well as coursework in social psychology, social network analysis and user experience.
- Application of theoretical knowledge through successful completion of a senior thesis project of the student’s own design.
- Mastery of core concepts expanded from the Science, Technology and Society curriculum, including Science, Technology and Society Core coursework, Mind, Behavior & Society Core coursework, User Experience Core coursework and additional cyberpsychology electives.
- Preparation for graduate degree programs in the social and cognitive sciences, as well as a wide variety of careers such as computer and information research scientist and market research analyst.
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Career Opportunities
- $51,000: Starting Salary, NJIT Average
- $75,985: Mid-Career Salary, National Average
- Job growth for computer and information research scientists to increase faster than average
What do Cyberpsychology majors do?
Students graduating with a degree option in cyberpsychology are prepared for a wide range of career and educational opportunities, including graduate degree programs in the social and cognitive sciences, as well as a wide variety of careers, such as computer and information research scientists and market research analysts. Students with knowledge and skill in cyberpsychology will be in high demand in many market sectors and will help define their jobs and careers.
Where do Cyberpsychology majors work?
Common Job Titles
- Advertising Account Executive
- Brand Strategist
- Digital Analyst
- Market Researcher
- User Experience Designer/Researcher