Businesses, schools, healthcare facilities and law enforcement agencies all have a need for well-trained individuals with a psychology background. Whether you're interested in becoming a career counselor, school psychologist, genetic counselor or forensic psychologist, a BA in Applied Psychology from Florida Tech can help you reach your career goals. With six concentrations to choose from, the Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology will prepare you for a successful career in a variety of positions - 100% online. You'll graduate with a wide range of contemporary
knowledge and tools to excel in any organization.
PSY 3423 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Studies the biological bases of human behavior, including in-depth treatment of nervous system anatomy and physiology, and the biological concepts underlying emotion, motivation, learning and
memory. Prerequisites: BIO 1020 or EDS 1032, PSY 1411.
PSY 3531 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Overviews psychological principles, theories and research pertaining to the
developing child from conception through early adolescence. Includes biological and environmental influences on affective, cognitive, moral, social and personality development. (SS) Prerequisite: PSY 1411.
PSF 4551 PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY (3 credits). Explores the response to crime by law enforcement, the court system, social services and victim advocates. Primarily focuses on advocacy for individuals and the community. Examines domestic violence, crime prevention, delinquency, hate crimes and substance abuse in terms of best practices from the field. Prerequisite: CRM 4445 or PSF 3551.
PSY 4462 CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Overviews clinical psychology and community psychology. Reviews methods of clinical assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders. Presents the concepts of community psychology as they have developed from the fields of psychology, social work and public administration. (SS) Prerequisite: PSY 4461.
PSF 4791 CRITICAL ISSUES IN CHILD ADVOCACY (3 credits). Covers the history, comparative perspectives and legal framework as apply to the responses to child maltreatment. Addresses the necessary skills needed to work as a child advocate. Also includes other issues pertaining to child maltreatment. Prerequisite: PSF 4551. | 
