FSU PC PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT LINKS

Learn more about the master's program and the Early Childhood Autism Program

FSU Psychology Dept.

The undergraduate program in Psychology at FSU Panama City offers many courses to give the student a broad background in the study of behavior, as well as courses for the advanced student who has more specialized interests. It is the intent of the program that the level of knowledge attained by the successful major will be such that the student is well prepared for graduate-level studies in any of the specialty areas in Psychology or for advanced training in a professional school. The Psychology Department provides opportunities to gain research and practical experiences working in the field. For example, students have been given the opportunity to work in the Early Childhood Autism Program or local public school classrooms as well as a number of other settings, conduct research under the direction of faculty, and present their work to peer audiences.  In addition, students may become active members of the academic community via membership in the Psychology Club or the Emerald Coast Association for Behavior Analysis. Most students begin their college education at a regional community college and then transfer to FSU Panama City after earning an Associate of Arts degree or after 60 or more semester hours of transferrable credit have been completed.

Once at FSU PC, psychology students will take 60 hours of upper division courses (36 hours in the major, 12 to 18 hours towards a minor that must be completed in a different department, and the remaining hours in electives or completing College of Arts and Sciences requirements). All students majoring in psychology are required to complete certain prerequisites: one course in biological science, two lower level psychology courses including PSY2012, and one statistics course (STA2122 preferred and needed before graduation) - all completed with a C- or better. These prerequisites, plus the core courses, prepare students for a variety of careers in the field. They also provide a solid foundation for those seeking a master’s degree in psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Career Opportunities with this Degree

What can you do with a bachelor’s in psychology? Here are a few of the possibilities...

Advertising, Human Resources, Market Researcher, Public Relations, Corrections Officer, Probation Officer, Retail Sales, Insurance Representative, Management, Case Worker, Aide to behavior Therapist, Teacher Aide, Teacher (requires certification).

Degree Plan Sheet

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology Degree Plan Sheet

Psychology Academic Map  [FSU Panama City students normally start at the 5^th semester]

Psychology Graduate Program Information

Psychology Resident Faculty

Dr. Kelley Knapp-Kline
Psychology
phone: (850) 770-2242
kkline@pc.fsu.edu
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Faculty Web Site (leaves FSU PC site)

Dr. Al Murphy
Psychology
phone: (850) 770-2251
amurphy@pc.fsu.edu
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Dr. Sarah A. Lechago
Psychology
phone: (850) 770-2252
slechago@pc.fsu.edu
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