Psychology
The psychology program at FSU Panama City offers a general background in psychology. With upper-level courses in the clinical, cognitive, social and neuroscience disciplines, the program offers students the flexibility to specialize in the areas most relevant to their career goals. Coursework is designed to help students to use the scientific method to understand, describe, predict, and change behavior and mental processes. Students can also tailor the program through guided research, an honors thesis or even a summer study-abroad program at the FSU London Study Center.
Diverse curriculum will offer you a greater understanding of the way you and those around you think and behave.
An undergraduate degree in psychology opens the doors for a variety of careers, such as social services, education, health care or marketing.
Employment for counselors and psychologists is expected to grow 13% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
What can I expect from the Psychology Program?
FSU Panama City also boasts the nation’s top master’s program in applied behavior analysis, where students gain experience in area clinics or on-campus Early Childhood Autism Program.
What degrees or certifications are offered in this program?
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With class sizes averaging under 18 students, the psychology program at FSU Panama City combines an intimate academic experience with the international reputation of Florida State’s internationally recognized excellence in psychological research. An undergraduate degree in psychology is versatile with many rewarding career options.
What types of careers could this program prepare me for?
A Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology is a pathway to a fulfilling career in a variety of research, social service and industry fields. Graduates of our program go on to obtain advanced degrees and practice in Applied Behavior Analysis, Mental Health Counseling or Social Work. Additionally, our graduates are prepared for a number of career fields adjacent to psychology such as K-12 teaching, Human Resources, Sales, Public Relations, Organizational Management, Educational Psychology and many more. Those with a major in Psychology can also take additional coursework to apply to medical and law school. Psychology is a fantastic general-purpose bachelor’s program with wonderful growth opportunities.