Psychology

Discover the Inner Workings of the Human Mind

Florida Southern’s Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology program will train you to critically engage with and explore all aspects of human behavior within different settings and industries. Through collaborative research projects that you’ll conduct with your professors, you’ll gain a deeper insight into the complexities of the human mind and understand the dimensions of thought, emotion, and behavior.

This in-depth, interdisciplinary degree will also develop your skill set in technical literacy, critical thinking, and effective communication, preparing you for success in your industry of choice or, if you choose to continue your studies, in graduate, medical, or law school.

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Marine Mammal Training Opportunities

In addition, many of our psychology majors are interested in marine mammal training, and our location provides numerous opportunities for experience in this area. ��ý students have been selected for highly competitive internships at places such as:

Sea World
MOTE Marine Laboratory
The Tampa Aquarium
Miami Seaquarium
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Top Reasons

Explore The Human Psyche

As part of your curriculum, you’ll take a deeper look into the structure and functions of the human brain. Psychology is both an applied and academic field, which means what you learn in the classroom will be applied through hands-on lab and research work to better enhance your understanding.

Learn from Field Experts

Florida Southern’s psychology department is home to a diverse group of research-oriented faculty who are committed to helping you succeed. Your professors will serve as your mentors and collaborate with you on ongoing research projects that will go toward your professional experience.

Research Opportunities

Take part in every aspect of the research process with collaborative projects led by your faculty. Research projects will take a deeper look into the study of human and nonhuman behavior. You will then be able to present your findings alongside your professor at conferences and committees.

Practical Experience

Prepare for a career in your field of interest with hands-on learning opportunities that are built into your curriculum. Along with hands-on experiences such as in-class labs and collaborative research projects, you will also have the opportunity to intern. Florida Southern partners with more than 40 different organizations, including:

Applied behavioral therapy centers
Counseling and social work organizations
Physical therapy centers

Hospitals
Schools
Police departments
Law offices

Meet Our Mocs

Allison Johnson

I love the engaged learning aspects and love how the professors know who I am. In Psychology I was able to see a human brain and sheep brain my first semester here. In Business Administration, my professor loves to ask us what’s going on in the news and helps us understand the market and stocks a bit more.

Allison Johnson

Alyssa Floresdevalgas

Arianna Murdocca

My outstanding professors are by far the greatest part about being a Psychology major at Florida Southern College. The department is full of attentive, accomplished, and detail-oriented professors who prioritize comprehensive instruction and students getting the most from the educational experiences. They are some of the kindest and most dedicated people I have ever encountered!

Arianna Murdocca

Jack Wilkens

Madison Phillips

Madison Wristen

Medhini Urs

There are a lot of opportunities for independent research in psychology - from courses such as research design and statistics, research practicum, and numerous critical thinking classes. Faculty help you execute your ideas; through their mentorship, you understand the nuances behind a subject area, and how to contribute to the growing body of research.

Medhini Urs

Tabitha Lehmann

My favorite thing about both of my majors is how thoughtful and dedicated the professors are, regardless of the field. Throughout my time as an undergraduate, my professors have helped me navigate the process of presenting at conferences, applying for extensive scholarships, and just being available to talk when I needed advice. I have learned so much from them that I could never gather from a textbook.

Tabitha Lehmann

Featured Faculty

Patrick Smith

Education should be a dynamic and interactive process. One of the most important roles of a professor is to impart professional experience as it applies to effective classroom pedagogy. However, student learning and motivational styles are always changing, so an effective educator must continue to improve one's craft by connecting with his or her students in ways that both sides realize their responsibilities in making classroom learning a collective, engaging experience.

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Program Details

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Minor

Admission Requirements

First-Years

All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:

A completed application form
An official high school transcript
SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
Academic recommendation

Transfers

Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.

A completed application form
Personal statement
All official college transcripts
Social standing form

If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:

Official high school transcript
SAT and/or ACT scores

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Internationals

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Dr. Susan Banks, Ariana Harris ’24, Madison Meares ’23, Ryan Breitenbach ’24, Dr. Patrick Smith

Program Contact

Leilani Goodmon, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Ordway - 137

863.680.4587

863.680.3866

Office of Admissions

France Admissions Center

863.680.4131

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Psychology

Discover the Inner Workings of the Human Mind

Marine Mammal Training Opportunities