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Applied Psychology Child Advocacy BachelorsFlorida Tech University - United StatesDevelop a foundation of theory and practice for a career in child advocacy with the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in Child Advocacy. You will cultivate the skills required of child advocat... Show More Develop a foundation of theory and practice for a career in child advocacy with the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in Child Advocacy. You will cultivate the skills required of child advocates, who serve in such roles as youth counselor, victim advocate, child development specialist and child welfare specialist. 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.
Learn How to
- Cultivate the necessary skills to work as a child advocate - Recognize psychological principles, theories and research pertaining to the developing child from conception through early adolescence - Value the complexity and key concepts of sociocultural and international diversity
Benefit From an Degree - Discover various major concepts of applied psychology, including theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings. - Apply methods of clinical assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders upon completion of advanced study. - Examine domestic violence, crime prevention, delinquency, hate crimes and substance abuse in terms of best practices from the field. - Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace. Entry Requirements- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress. - Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.
- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending. - Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.) - Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:
- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams - Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes. - Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384. - Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies. - Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience. - A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.
International Applicants International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following: - A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech - Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction - Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course
- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program Other Fees |
$15,300 Domestic $15,300 International |
48 Months Fulltime |
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Applied Psychology BachelorsFlorida Tech University - United StatesIn addition to expanding your knowledge of behavioral theories, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology curriculum introduces how to effectively identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facin... Show More In addition to expanding your knowledge of behavioral theories, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology curriculum introduces how to effectively identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today’s organizations. This degree program allows you to choose electives from five popular concentrations, including Child Advocacy, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Human Factors and Organizational Psychology. A variety of organizations value knowledge of basic human behavior, in addition to critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skill sets. If you’re interested in gaining this in-demand know-how and studying how psychological principles can improve health, business management, product design or law, consider a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology. Florida Tech’s BA in Applied Psychology combines a broad-based liberal arts curriculum with a scientific approach to understanding human behavior. This flexible applied psychology degree program is offered 100% online and allows you to choose your own third- and fourth-year electives from five different concentrations.
Learn How to - Identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today’s organizations - Distinguish between various psychological and other interdisciplinary theories of human behavior - Respect the critical nature of reliability and validity when it comes to tests and measurements - Value the complexity and key concepts of sociocultural and international diversity
Benefit From a Degree - Understand basic psychological processes, including areas in which psychology is a natural science and a social science. - Discover various major concepts of applied psychology, including theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings. - Recognize the value of empirical evidence and ethical behaviors. - Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace. Entry Requirements- Complete an online application for admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech’s online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress. - Provide official documentation of high school graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if applying with less than 24 semester credit hours completed at an accredited institution.
- Provide official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended or presently attending. - Credit hours earned from regionally accredited schools will automatically be evaluated for transfer hours as part of the formal application process. In order for a class to be eligible for transfer, a grade of C or better must have been achieved. (A grade of C- will not be considered for transfer credit.) - Official records must also be requested for any of the following that have been completed:
- CLEP/Advanced Placement exams - Diagnostic assessments in both math and English are required to determine the appropriate academic requirements and classes. - Provide a copy of a DD-214 if you are a separated or retired servicemember. Active-duty members must provide a NOBE DD2384. - Credits from outside of the United States should be evaluated by an approved agency. See a list of approved evaluating agencies. - Florida Tech does not give credit for work/life experience. - A minimum of your last 25% of earned credit hours must be completed with Florida Tech in order to graduate.
International Applicants International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following: - A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech - Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction - Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course
- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program Other Fees |
$15,300 Domestic $15,300 International |
48 Months Fulltime |
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