BS in Artificial Intelligence and Psychology
The combined BS in Artificial Intelligence and Psychology (Khoury College and the College of Science) will prepare you to use AI to explore the human mind. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on learning, you’ll investigate machine learning models and their connections to human behavior and cognition; develop tools for understanding perception, language, and decision-making; and gain a strong foundation in artificial intelligence. When you graduate, you will have skills in machine learning, data-driven analysis, and AI to apply to the field of psychology.
Program details
A combined major in artificial intelligence and psychology will prepare you with a valuable skill set for understanding and analyzing human behavior. Potential career paths include:
- AI/ML engineer with human behavior focus
- Conversational AI/NLP researcher
- Cognitive AI researcher
- Human–AI interaction designer
- AI product manager
- Computational psychologist
Students in this combined major have opportunities to build on their classroom learning in industry settings through co-ops. Recent related co-op experiences include:
- AI human-computer interaction co-op at University of Paris, Saclay
- AI engineer intern at IOMAXIS
- Research assistant co-op for the Department of Psychology Affective and Brain Sciences Lab
- Health data engineering co-op for Freedman HealthCare
Explore the big questions around AI and human behavior by participating in active research projects with leading professors in the field. Our research areas include:
- Artificial intelligence
- Human-centered computing
- Games
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply design principles to construct software systems of varying complexity.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for effective and secure computing practice.
- Apply data science theory, methods, and tools to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
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Applications and admissions
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Northeastern University offers a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help you fund your education. You’ll receive an initial financial aid package that outlines your options after admission. Once you enroll, Khoury College has multiple scholarship opportunities for current students to continue supporting your studies. We also encourage all students to submit the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal aid and loans.
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The BS in Artificial Intelligence and Psychology program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the College of Science.
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