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Psychology

Psychology embraces all aspects of the human experience — from the functions of the brain to the behavior of nations, from child development to elder care. 

As a psychology major at Kean, you develop an understanding of the emotional and mental processes that underlie human nature. You will develop critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills as you learn about human development, animal behavior and social groups.  

Graduates gain nuanced insight into how the mind works, and go on to careers from the classroom to the boardroom. You can build a professional network through internship placements, and add a minor in fields such as criminal justice, communication, or women's and gender studies.

Kean psychology graduates succeed in fields including human resources, advertising, government and more.

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Kean professor Monica Levine-Sauberman instructs a child psychology class

 Kean Professor Monica Levine-Sauberman instructs a child psychology class.

What Do You Learn as a Psychology Major?

In Kean's psychology program, you'll conduct research and learn about human behavior, development, relationships, mental health and addiction.

  • Study the diagnosis and treatment of psychological conditions

  • Learn about consumer behavior, and gain research and analytical skills

  • Enhance your critical thinking and develop the ability to communicate effectively

  • Gain insight into the human mind that you can apply to a diverse array of careers

  • Pursue a forensic psychology track or a psychiatric rehabilitation track

  • You can also complete your degree at Kean Ocean in Toms River or online.

Faculty

Dr. Frédéric Mynard (Chair) fmynard@kean.edu, (908) 737-5874 
Dalia Badr, badrd@kean.edu 
Dr. Erica Baer, ebaer@kean.edu 
Matthew Brain, brainm@kean.edu 
Dr. Yu Sun Chung, ychung@kean.edu 
Dr. Richard Conti, rconti@kean.edu 
Becky Diaz, alfarbec@kean.edu 
Craig Eben, ebenc@kean.edu 
Joseph Eisman, joseph.esiman@kean.edu 
Dr. Chrysoula Fantaousakis, cfantaou@kean.edu 
Dr. Jeffrey Bruce Hauger, jhauger@kean.edu 
Peter Kardos, pkardos@kean.edu 
Meghan Kelly, kelmegha@kean.edu 
Linda Khatib, linda.khatib@kean.edu 
Gabriella Leverence, gleveren@kean.edu 
Dr. Janine Martins-Shannon, jashanno@kean.edu 
Lauren Mastrobuono, lmastrob@kean.edu 
Frederic Mynard, fred.mynard@kean.edu 
Frank Nascimento, frank.nascimento@kean.edu 
Dr. Ilyse O'Desky, iodesky@kean.edu 
Ryan E. O'Donnell, ryan.odonnell@kean.edu 
Susan Orzeck, sorzeck@kean.edu 
Nelta Paul, paulne@kean.edu 
Dr. Fei Shen,  fshen@kean.edu 
Dr. Shai Tabib, stabib@kean.edu 
Dr. Franklin Turner,  fturner@kean.edu 
Dr. Peri Yuksel, peri.yuksel@kean.edu 
Nicholas Zapparrata, nzapparrata@kean.edu 
Wei, Zhang, wei.zhang1@kean.edu 
Xiaoli Zhang, xiaoli.zhang@kean.edu

Program Information

Program Options:

B.A. in Psychology (Also available online)

B.A. in Psychology | Forensic Psychology Option

B.S. in Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation

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Speaker Series

The Department of Psychology’s Annual Speaker Series explores the impact of psychology on art, addiction, autism, business, communication, criminal profiling, education, mental illness and more.

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Study Abroad

Kean offers study abroad opportunities in many countries. Study at Wenzhou-Kean University in China for the cost of a semester at Kean USA.

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Internships and Jobs

At Kean, we believe in helping all of our students find internships and jobs that support their career goals. Career services staff provide professional services and offer job fairs and networking events year-round.

Kean students gain real-world experience through internships. (Medical Technology)
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What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree?

Kean psychology graduates move on to exciting careers, or graduate study, in a diverse range of fields.

  • Psychologist
  • Advertising analyst
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Human resource manager
  • Consumer insights specialist
  • Market researcher
  • Counselor

And so much more!

14%

Employment for psychologists is projected to increase by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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