Psychology
Study Psychology at Fordham
About the psychology major
At Fordham, you won’t just study human behavior in a textbook. You’ll practice psychology with a purpose in the heart of New York City—combining rigorous coursework with high-impact research in our labs and alongside our local partners to build healthier communities.
You’ll study with world-class faculty in small classes and in labs where you’ll explore youth development and the mysteries of memory, neuroscience, and sleep. You’ll gain hands-on experience and tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the field today.
Our graduates go on to …
- prestigious fellowships
- top graduate programs
- careers in education, marketing, clinical research, and more
Psychology program profile
Major
Rose Hill- Minor
Rose Hill 
Major
Lincoln Center- Minor
Lincoln Center
Program at a glance
of psychology graduates in the past five years were employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service or other meaningful endeavors within six months of graduation
of psychology graduates in the past five years have pursued advanced degrees
research labs are housed in the psychology department, including the Vision and Memory Lab and the Mood and Behaviors Lab
Healthcare
industry where the greatest number of psychology graduates find jobs in places like Mount Sinai and Weil Cornell Medicine
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meetings of the Psychology Club, which hosts career panels with alumni as well as activites like journaling, self-care nights, and de-stress fests
Psychology is one of the most popular majors at Fordam
Psychology for the Greater Good
Psychology Program FAQ
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Our world-class faculty teach courses on a range of psychology topics, including consumer behavior, sports psychology, sensation and perception, and essential research methods.
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You’ll work alongside expert faculty members in small classes to gain the foundation for performing real research. Psychology students at Fordham have the opportunity to work as part of several faculty-run research labs that do original work in fields like biological cognition, infant and child development, and connections between sleep and well-being.
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You’ll receive one-on-one mentorship from top faculty in the field and hone your skills at places like New York Hospital, Bronx Psychiatric Center, Bronx Children’s Center, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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Our psychology majors go on to win prestigious fellowships, attend graduate school, where they conduct meaningful research, and work in the field. Recent alumni have held a wide range of careers in fields including clinical psychology, special education, human resources, marketing, and much more.
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At Fordham, you’ll use AI as a tool to enhance your learning. Our program will equip you with the skills to navigate the ever-changing landscape of AI in the workforce. As a psychology major, you’ll be able to use AI to advance your own research: analyzing large sets of data, for example, and assisting in behavioral pattern recognition.
You’ll also be able to earn credentials and paid micro-internships through IBM SkillsBuild’s Getting Started with AI course. All Fordham students and graduates have access to AI training through RamConnect, the University’s alumni and experiential learning platform.
Above all, you’ll learn skills that can’t be replaced by AI, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and experimentation.
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