About This Degree
The Applied Psychology major and Global Public Health co-major provide interdisciplinary training that bridges psychology and public health principles with the goal of improving health outcomes for diverse populations. This program of study connects to the mission of the Department of Applied Psychology by preparing you to understand and enhance the lives of others across contexts and cultures.
- Official title
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology and Global Public Health
Fall Start
Application deadlines
- November 1 Early Decision 1
- January 1 Early Decision 2
- January 5 Regular Decision
- March 1 Internal Transfer Applications
- March 15 Transfer Applications
Global Public Health (GPH) for undergraduate students will expose you to the global nature of the field, emphasizing the ways in which populations and environments interact across the globe to shape health outcomes. As an GPH student you will gain fluency in the key approaches and current issues in the field of public health, both in the United States and throughout the world.
GPH builds on the global reach of NYU’s unique global network, draws strength from the entrepreneurial spirit of NYU’s talented faculty and students, and serves as a conduit for groundbreaking research and education that advances and promotes equitable health for all.
GPH is not a stand-alone major; rather it is a combined major benefitting from advisors from your home school and across the University. This unique structure responds to the ever-increasing demand for interdisciplinary public health practitioners in the US and globally.
In your first and second years, you will take liberal arts courses and core Applied Psychology and GPH courses. In your junior and senior years, you typically focus on developing research skills and exploring more advanced courses in both disciplines. With the help of your academic advisors, you will select a sequence of courses that satisfy program and degree requirements, while simultaneously exploring intellectual and professional areas of interest.
You will also complete the Seminar in Applied Psychology sequence that guides you in application of knowledge gained in the classroom to research and community-based experiences. This course work is combined with experiential learning in GPH and study away requirements to ensure you are uniquely prepared for a variety of careers.
A major in Applied Psychology and co-major in Global Public Health will prepare you for entry-level research and professional positions in nonprofit and government organizations, social service agencies, hospitals, universities, and international health service settings. If you choose to continue your studies after graduation, you will be prepared to pursue graduate programs across all subfields of psychology, as well as in related disciplines including public health, education, social work, sociology, intervention and prevention, medicine, law, and business.
If you’re an international student, you may be able to work in the United States after graduation for an extended period of time. Most students on F-1 visas are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) off-campus work authorization. F-1 students in our program may also be eligible for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) OPT extension, allowing you to extend your time in the United States to pursue degree-related work experience. For more information on who can apply for this extension, visit NYU’s Office of Global Services: STEM OPT.
Program Features
Fieldwork
A key component of the Applied Psychology major is our sequence of fieldwork placements and seminars. These field experiences are closely supervised and take place in schools, social service agencies, psychiatric hospitals, legal clinics, and youth centers.
Honors
Applied Psychology students with a record of exceptional achievement are welcome to apply to our Honors Program. Seniors accepted to the program are required to conduct an independent research project on a topic of their choice under the close mentorship of an Applied Psychology faculty member.
Study Away
Studying away brings your NYU Steinhardt education into a new global context, giving you the opportunity to experience your field from a different perspective, build connections across cultures, and make the world part of your classroom.
Transfer FAQs
The protocols and process for transferring into the undergraduate program in Applied Psychology.
Questions
Prospective students, if you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact us at undergraduate-appliedpsych@nyu.edu.
Current students, please visit the APUG Internal website for forms, policies, and procedures.
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