Bachelor of Arts
Applied Psychology Child Advocacy
Are you passionate about building a career championing the mental health and safety of children? Florida Tech’s BA in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Child Advocacy offers a liberal arts foundation and culminates in studies of child development, community psychology and critical issues pertaining to child maltreatment. Whether you decide to pursue a position in the child advocacy field or attend graduate school, this 100% online degree program will empower you with the critical thinking and communication skills that can truly make a difference.
Some of the courses that make up this degree program include: Applied Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Child Psychology, and Principles of Individual and Community Advocacy. These courses, along with courses in PC applications, writing, mathematics and science, round out a broad-based learning experience designed to help you succeed now and in the future.
Key Course Spotlight
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Applied Psychology (PSY 3013)
Examines the various major concepts of applied psychology. Includes theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, historical trends, principles and practices as they apply to personal, social and organizational issues.
Physiological Psychology (PSY 3423)
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.
Child Psychology (PSY 3531)
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.
Principles of Individual and Community Advocacy (PSF 4551)
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.
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