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BS in Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology
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Key Information
Campus location
Melbourne, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 19,295 / per semester
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
What is a BS in Psychology?
And what's the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.?
The psychology degree program at Florida Tech offers in-depth preparation for work in behavior analysis, clinical psychology, criminal justice, social work, organizational management, and law. Unique electives allow you to develop career-track concentrations in subfields such as animal learning and behavior, clinical/counseling psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and sports psychology. The clinical psychology program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation.
Diverse Concentrations
Diverse concentrations and the ability to pursue either a B.A. or B.S. degree allow students to tailor their education to their area of interest and future plans. The Bachelor of Science degree is designed for students whose interests are oriented toward the natural sciences and mathematics. Students gain a foundation in the sciences with courses such as human cognition, adult development and aging, scientific and technical communication, and psychology research methods. Students with a Bachelor of Science Psychology degree may be more interested in research, analysis, and the study of psychology topics.
- Animal Behavior: Courses in both biological sciences and behavior analysis emphasize biological bases of behavior and species-typical learning as well as standard principles of training that cross-species lines. Most animal behavior psychology degree students also add a minor in biology. The culmination of the program is an internship within a facility or institution that emphasizes animal training, husbandry, or public education.
- Clinical Psychology: The clinical/counseling concentration psychology degree exposes students to courses and field placements that emphasize the assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. Such areas of study include substance abuse, abnormal psychology, clinical psychology, professional ethics, and assessment techniques.
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology: This degree prepares students to enter business directly after graduation, in industrial/organizational psychology, business law, management, human resource management, organizational behavior, and substance abuse. Students who choose this concentration for their psychology degree are encouraged to add a minor in business administration.
- Neuropsychology: This field of study focuses on the complex area of brain and behavior interactions – the relationship between the nervous system and cognitive function. Neuropsychologists study healthy humans in a laboratory setting in order to assess, manage and rehabilitate people with neurocognitive problems due to illness or brain injury.
- Psychology & Technology: The psychology and technology concentration is a multidisciplinary course of study that includes elements of psychology, engineering, computer science, and human factors. Psychology and technology students investigate how technology influences human behavior, and how an understanding of psychology contributes to the creation and design of technologies. Students can individualize their track of study towards computer science, human factors, or engineering. A background in psychology and technology enables students to work at major companies (e.g., Apple, Microsoft, Google) as well as graduate study in Applied Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Applied Cognition, Engineering Psychology, Human Factors, and Human-Centered Design.
- Social/Cultural Psychology: This psychology degree brings together psychology and social sciences, exploring sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science to provide a complete understanding of the human condition. A psychologist with a postgraduate degree might choose international consulting, academia, government, training, research, or even law school – particularly if a student is interested in law firms concentrating on multinational corporations, government, or international business.
Build Professional Relationships
Beyond the classroom, psychology majors build leadership experience through exciting internships and participation in academic organizations like Psi Chi (psychology honor society), the Undergraduate Psychology Student Association, student government, and over 100 other student organizations.
Earn an Advanced Degree
After receiving their psychology degree, many students go to graduate school at Florida Tech and other prestigious universities, including Boston College and Ohio State.
Curriculum
Gain Practical Experience
Florida Tech's low student-to-faculty ratio encourages close collaboration and mentorship as well as individual creativity and leadership. Because many schools of psychology faculty perform applied research outside of their teaching responsibilities, students working towards a psychology degree have an opportunity to work with faculty in ongoing research projects.
The School of Psychology also operates a variety of clinics and consulting programs, including:
- Family Learning Program
- East Central Florida Memory Clinic
- Community Psychological Services
- Center for Organizational Effectiveness
- Institute for Cross-Cultural Management
As a senior, students engage in a scholarly inquiry project, for which they complete an intensive field internship experience and conduct a substantial research study on a topic of their choosing. As a result, psychology degree students get practical experience, an enhanced job search portfolio, and the perfect preparation for finding a job or going to graduate school.
Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall (16 credit hours)
- COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric
- FYE 1000 University Experience
- MTH 1001 Calculus 1 or MTH 1010 Honors Calculus 1
- PSY 1400 Psychology Seminar
- PSY 1411 Introduction to Psychology
Select one from the following:
- BIO 1010 Biological Discovery 1 and BIO 1030 Introduction to Biotechnology
- CHM 1101 General Chemistry 1
- MAR 1010 Biological Discovery 1 and MAR 1030 Introduction to Biotechnology
- PHY 1001 Physics 1
Spring (14 credit hours)
- COM 1102 Writing About Literature
- MTH 1002 Calculus 2 or MTH 1020 Honors Calculus 2
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Select one from the following:
- BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2 and BIO 1040 Introduction to Biodiversity and Physiology
- CHM 1101 General Chemistry 1
- MAR 1020 Biological Discovery 2 and MAR 1040 Introduction to Biodiversity and Physiology
- PHY 2002 Physics 2
Sophomore Year
Fall (16 credit hours)
- COM 2223 Scientific and Technical Communication
- PSY 2512 Psychology Research Methods and Statistics 1
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Technical Elective Credit Hours: 3
Select the first HUM Core Course:
- HUM 2051 Civilization 1: Ancient Through Medieval
- HUM 2141 World Art History 1: Pre-History to Early Global Awareness
- HUM 2211 British Literature and Culture
- HUM 2212 British and American Literature 1
- HUM 2331 American History: Pre-Columbian to Civil War Era
- HUM 2551 Survey of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Spring (15 credit hours)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Courses Credit Hours: 6
- Technical Elective Credit Hours: 3
Select the second HUM Core Course:
- HUM 2052 Civilization 2: Renaissance Through Modern
- HUM 2142 World Art History 2: Early Modern to Post-Colonial
- HUM 2212 British and American Literature 1 (may not be repeated for credit)
- HUM 2213 British and American Literature 2
- HUM 2332 American History: From Reconstruction to the Present
- HUM 2552 Survey of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
Junior Year
Fall (15 credit hours)
- PSY 3421 Psychology of Learning and Motivation
- Concentration Courses Credit Hours: 6
- Humanities Elective (HU) 3000-level or higher recommended Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
Select one course:
- HUM 2570 Bioethics
- HUM 3351 History of Science and Technology: Ancient and Medieval
- HUM 3352 History of Science and Technology: Renaissance to Present
- HUM 3385 Special Topics in History
- HUM 3485 Special Topics in Social Science
Spring (15 credit hours)
- PSY 4512 Personal and Professional Development
- Concentration Courses Credit Hours: 6
- Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Elective Credit Hours: 3
Select one course:
- HUM 2570 Bioethics
- HUM 3351 History of Science and Technology: Ancient and Medieval
- HUM 3352 History of Science and Technology: Renaissance to Present
- HUM 3385 Special Topics in History
- HUM 3485 Special Topics in Social Science
Senior Year
Fall (16 credit hours)
- PSY 4000 Field Internship and Research Project
- PSY 4514 Psychological Research Methods and Statistics 2 (Q)
- Concentration Courses Credit Hours: 9
Spring (13 credit hours)
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
- Free Electives Credit Hours: 10
Total Credits Required: 120
Career Opportunities
Get Recruited Upon Graduation
Employers that have recruited Florida Tech students with a psychology degree for internships and careers include the Brevard Zoo, Circles of Care, Dolphin Quest Oahu, EPCOT, and Space Coast Early Intervention Center.
Career Outlook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), provides detailed information about hundreds of careers, entry-level education, overall working environment, and employment prospects.
Psychology careers are expected to increase as people continue to turn to psychologists to help solve or manage their problems. Psychology careers also involve helping special groups, such as the elderly, veterans suffering from war trauma, and individuals with Autism. Job prospects are best for those who have a doctoral degree in an applied specialty. Check the handbook to learn more about psychology careers.
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