University of Tampa CSSME and CNHS
Bachelor in Psychology
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The Department of Psychology provides a strong liberal arts background in contemporary psychological theory and research rooted in the scientific method. Students are offered a high-quality educational experience in psychology as a behavioral, cognitive, social science, and applied discipline.
All psychology majors complete a set of foundation courses that teach the history and breadth of the field. Students then complete courses from at least five of the six emphasis areas: cognitive, social, clinical, organizational, biopsychology, and developmental.
The B.A. in psychology is designed for those seeking jobs right out of college or additional training in graduate programs in counseling psychology, social work, school guidance counseling, industrial psychology, organizational behavior, social psychology, developmental psychology, and more. The degree also provides a foundation for entry into professional schools such as law school or graduate business programs.
Requiring more science and math than the B.A., the B.S. in psychology focuses on preparation for biology-oriented psychology graduate programs in fields such as neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and cognitive science, or medical school, including M.D./D.O. and psychiatry.
Sample Courses
- Abnormal Psychology
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Child Psychology
- Adulthood and Aging
- Industrial Psychology
- Sensation and Perception
- Theories of Personality
- Psychological Assessment
- Health Psychology
- Social Psychology
- The Cognition of Game Playing
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Psychology of Personal Relationships
- Psychopharmacology
- Consumer Psychology
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
- Glazer Children's Museum
- Project Return
- Prudential
- Pepin Academies
- Tampa General Hospital
- The Spring
Psychology careers are diverse, with many specialty areas to choose from. A master’s or doctoral degree and a license (clinical, counseling, or school psychology) are required of most psychologists.
Graduate schools attended by UT psychology grads include:
- Columbia University (social-organizational psychology)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (clinical psychology)
- Florida State University (social work)
- University of Miami (mental health counseling)
- The University of Rhode Island (behavioral science)
- Florida Institute of Technology (biological sciences)
- Stetson University College of Law (J.D.)
- Oklahoma State University (human development and family science)
Dynamic Work Settings
Because psychologists perform such a wide variety of tasks, work settings can vary dramatically. Educational institutions employ many psychologists in teaching positions and as counselors, researchers, and administrators. Other psychologists are employed in health care, primarily in hospitals, physician's offices, and outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers. Government agencies also employ psychologists in correctional facilities, law enforcement, and other settings. Businesses hire industrial-organizational psychologists to conduct research, train employees, or assist management in improving workplace quality. After several years of experience, some psychologists — usually those with doctoral degrees — many choose to enter private practice or set up private research or consulting firms.