Bachelor of Science in Cyberpsychology

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.

About us

Welcome to the New Jersey Institute of Technology. As the state’s public polytechnic university, we continue to invest in the renewal of our existing facilities in addition to adding new spaces, with the goal of providing exceptional teaching, learning, and living environment.

NJIT offers more than 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in six specialized schools instructed by expert faculty, 98 percent of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Our academic programs are fully accredited by the appropriate accrediting boards, commissions and associations such as Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Our extensive Continuing Professional Education programs and online courses offer important training for professionals already on the job, and our competitive industry internships help land you one of your own. Learn more about our online learning programs.

• $1.74B NJIT's annual economic impact on the State of New Jersey

• #1 nationally in Student Upward Mobility

• NJIT prepares its graduates for positions of leadership as professionals and as citizens.

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Our Mission

• In undergraduate, graduate and continuing professional education, preparing students for productive careers and amplifying their potential for lifelong personal and professional growth;

• In the conduct of research with emphasis on applied, interdisciplinary efforts encompassing architecture, design, the sciences, including the physical and life sciences, engineering, mathematics, and infrastructure systems, computing information and communications technologies and management;

• In service to both its urban environment and the broader society of the city, state, nation and global community by conducting public policy studies, making educational opportunities widely available, and initiating community-building projects;

• In contributing to economic development through the state’s largest business incubator system, workforce development, joint ventures with government and the business community, and through the development of intellectual property;

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• Prepares its graduates for positions of leadership as professionals and as citizens;

• Provides educational opportunities for a broadly diverse student body;

• Responds to needs of large and small businesses, state and local governmental agencies, and civic organizations;

• Partners with educational institutions at all levels to accomplish its mission; and

• Advances the uses of sciences, techn ology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as a means of improving the quality of life.

Our Vision

Is to be the preeminent engineering, design, science and technology university known for research and education fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and engagement.