Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Florida Memorial University prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Florida Memorial University

5901 College Rd, Key West, FL

Florida Memorial University, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, formed as a result of the merging of two universities, the Florida Baptist Academy and Florida Baptist Institute, in 1941. The school is the only historically black college or university in the Miami area. The school officially changed its name to Florida Memorial College in 1963 and relocated to its current location in 1968.

The school again changed its name, this time to its current one, in 2006 to better reflect the schools goals, purpose and offerings. Florida Memorial University is a fully accredited institution by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Collegiate Business schools and Programs as well as several others.

Academics

Florida Memorial University offers a variety of programs that result in a bachelor or master degree. These programs prepare students with the education and knowledge necessary to successfully transition into the workforce as full-fledged professionals. Master degree programs assist students in achieving higher levels of education, which is beneficial for those individuals seeking career advancement in the realm of business.

Programs offered include:

• Communications
• Accounting
• Finance
• Psychology
• Computer Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Undergraduate admissions require students to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an SAT score of 1000. A minimum of three letters of recommendation are also necessary and should be submitted along with the application for admission. Consideration may be given to students who do not meet the above requirements, though enrollment may be conditional and require a minimum GPA be maintained for continued enrollment. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs. Students in need should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility and awards. Scholarships may also be obtained, requiring separate applications to the bodies which distribute the scholarships, and are awarded based on the scholarships purpose.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Memorial University offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).