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The psychology Bachelor's programs at Florida Tech are designed to provide both a solid basis for graduate training in all areas of psychology and a liberal arts and sciences education to students planning other careers or professions, such as law or business.
We offer the psychology undergrad degree as a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science. Both degrees are liberal arts degrees emphasizing basic principles of psychology in the context of a comprehensive education in social science, humanities, science, and math. Students take a set of required and elective courses that cover the three underpinnings of modern psychology, research methods, psychology as social science, and psychology as natural science.
In addition, students complete a 21-credit concentration in a focused area of psychology. The concentrations include both theoretical and applied courses. Some concentrations (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis, Animal Learning) prepare students for professional work in post-baccalaureate fields, while others afford occupational opportunities in fields normally reserved for those with graduate degrees (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology).
The B.A. degree is designed primarily for students who will seek careers in the human service areas of psychology and related disciplines, such as clinical psychology, teaching, social work, and management. It is the most common degree both here and throughout American Psychology programs.
The B.S. degree is designed for students who expect to pursue careers in the technical and scientific areas of psychology, such as research in any area of psychology, human factors, biological psychology, or physical medicine. [Details]
Forensic Psychology is unique at Florida Tech and a few other American universities. It is a primarily applied field that combines social and clinical psychology with criminal justice and criminology. At Florida Tech, Forensic Psychology students take theoretical and applied courses in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice in preparation for careers in legal or criminal justice system occupations. They also take the core Psychology courses that will prepare them for post-baccalaureate occupations or graduate school in any area of Psychology. [Details]
The School of Psychology offers minors in Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Minors are intended for students who would like to broaden their education and enhance their occupational skills but do not desire a dual major. [Details]
Students may elect Psychology or Forensic Psychology as a dual major. A dual major will require additional semesters to complete coursework in both majors. The amount of addtional coursework depends on the compatibility of the two majors. Psychology majors are most compatible with Humanities, Communication, and Business majors at FIT. Please discuss this option with your current advisor and with an advisor in the School of Psychology.
Students who wish to change their majors to Psychology or Forensic Psychology should make an appointment to see the chair of Undergraduate Psychology Programs. Students' academic progress is evaluated prior to addmission to the major.
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