Psychology

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Psychology

What makes people tick? Here you'll find out by getting first-hand experience and practice like active working psychologists do by running studies, presenting at regional conferences, and working one-on-one with faculty who know your name by week two. Our APA-aligned program prepares you for graduate school, clinical work, or any career where understanding human behavior is the job.

 

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Program Requirements

Our Psychology program is rooted in the American Psychological Association (APA) standards, giving you the foundation to think critically, conduct meaningful research, and communicate clearly. With opportunities for independent projects and internships, you’ll apply what you learn in real-world settings.

Work with dedicated faculty at Flagler who will prepare you to step into internships to gain practical experience, building skills that set you up for whatever comes next. Through Flagler’s Core Curriculum, you’ll grow intellectually and personally, ready for life beyond the classroom.

Our Psychology program plans to start offering a Bachelor of Science in addition to the current Bachelor of Arts program. This new offer is planned for the 2027 - 2028 academic year to allow students to help plan for graduate programs and research-intensive careers. Get the opportunity to customize your Psychology experience here at Flagler.

Flagler Psychology News

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Shelby Kushner Earns Regional Recognition at Southeastern Psychological Association Convention

Flagler College student Shelby Kushner recently earned regional recognition at the 2026 Southeastern Psychological Association Convention, receiving an award for her poster presentation on regulatory emotional self-efficacy.

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Turning Obstacles into Opportunity: Carlie Buckler’s Research Success Story

For Carlie Buckler, growth did not come from avoiding difficulty. It came from stepping directly into it. After realizing she struggled with research methods, statistics, and data analysis, Buckler, a psychology student at Flagler College, enrolled in Research in Experimental Psychology to strengthen those skills and prepare for graduate school. 

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Explore a U.S. News and World Report article, 'What Jobs Can You Get With a Psychology Degree,' featuring Flagler's Vernita Bowens

Find out more about potential career opportunities available to psychology majors. Read this U.S. News and World Report article to give you a starting point and gain additional insight from one of our Director of The Career Development Center, Vernita Bowens.

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From Team USA to Campus Leadership: How Maddie Nilan is Strengthening Deaf Culture at Flagler

When Flagler senior Maddie Nilan dives into the water, the world goes quiet. It always has. Long before she became president of Flagler College’s Deaf Awareness Club, before she transferred to Flagler in search of a campus that felt like home, and before she stepped onto an international stage wearing red, white, and blue, Nilan found her rhythm in the pool.

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What Can you do with a Psychology Degree?

Students here have gone on to pursue graduate school at locations like Columbia University and the University of Florida or pursued careers with companies like Paylocity and Allay Behavioral Therapy. With a field that’s constantly growing, the possibilities are endless. Your future as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or anything psychology starts here.

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My Flagler experience was theatrical, explorative, and eye-opening.
Grace Donnelly
Psychology Alum

A Campus that Inspires. An Education that Transforms.

Receive a personalized education and close connections with faculty by participating in internships, real-world research, and hands-on programs like FlagSHIP. Get the most value and lifelong connections for your money. Join like-minded students and on-campus organizations while being centered in a landmark location like none other.

Learn more by visiting our Tuition and Fees page and by viewing our Financial Aid team and scholarship options to the right. 

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