Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree is intended
for students who will seek employment at the baccalaureate level or will
pursue additional training in applied graduate programs (e.g.,
counseling, clinical, industrial/organizational, social work,
organizational behavior, business administration, school psychology,
guidance and counseling, law.
Topics of Study
All
psychology majors complete a set of foundation courses that teach the
history and breadth of the field. Students can select one of five
concentrations: cognitive, social, clinical, organizational or
biopsychology. Students also have the option of selecting a general
curriculum covering all five areas. The range of course topics includes:
- general psychology
- statistics and methods
- biopsychology and learning
- cognitive psychology
- social psychology
- child development
- abnormal psychology
- industrial psychology
- psychopharmacology
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Psychology
students can benefit greatly from working in their specific areas of
interest. For qualified students, internships are available with local
organizations and businesses. Students can also work with faculty on
research projects or to prepare a senior thesis in preparation for
graduate school.
Past internships have included opportunities with:
- Florida Institute of Mental Health
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- Project Return
- Prudential
- Tampa General Hospital
- The Spring