OVERVIEW
Psychology uses scientific methods to attempt to understand, describe, predict and control behavior. The study of human behavior and animal behavior are two broad categories of specialization. Within each category further areas of specialized study are possible and can be matched to career aspirations. The undergraduate program in Psychology at FSU offers students a broad background in many areas of Psychology and is flexible enough to allow the advanced student to specialize in an area of his/her greatest interest. The student may participate in a variety of formal programs which offer educational opportunities in Psychology such as the Honors Program, the Work-Study program, the Psychology summer program offered at the London Study Center, and the Psi Chi Organization. Students are strongly encouraged to work in the department’s human and animal research laboratories and to participate in the department’s research on school and clinical problems in applied settings. These research opportunities allow students to get to know faculty and help prepare them for graduate school.
Psychology Admission Requirements
| FSU Course Code | FSU Course Title | Hours | Min. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSC1005 | General Biology for Nonmajors | 3 | C- |
| PSY2012 | General Psychology | 3 | C- |
| STA2023 | Fundamental Business Statistics | 3 | C- |
| N/A | Any lower-level Psychology course | 3 | C- |
| Notes | |||
- Students may be admitted to the program with credit for STA2023 but will be required to take STA2122 during their first semester at FSU.
- The College of Arts and Science requires proficiency in a foreign language through the intermediate (2220 or equivalent) level or sign language through the advanced (2614 or equivalent) level.
- Must have completed at least 52 credit hours. Each applicant is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. FSU generally accepts non-remedial, non-vocational coursework taken at accredited institutions for at least elective credit. After admission, the Office of Undergraduate Studies and your academic department will determine how your credit(s) will transfer.