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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.
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, child advocacy, 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.

Learn How to
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- Cultivate the necessary skills to work as a child advocate
Identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today’s organizations

- 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
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- 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.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- 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
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- 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
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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

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The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology will help you gain a better understanding of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, along with an introduction to the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. You’ll explore the biological bases of human behavior, including treatment of nervous system anatomy and physiology, and determine how to assess, manage and resolve crisis and conflict situations.

If you’re interested in better understanding mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, consider the BA in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Psychology.

This liberal arts degree program exposes students to an introductory study of psychological and behavioral problems with the goal of providing the foundation for clinical graduate study.

Learn How to
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- Study major theoretical approaches to personality development and research in the field

- Identify, understand and develop practical solutions to problems facing today's organizations

- Grasp the biological bases of human behavior, including t
treatment of nervous system anatomy and physiology

- Value the complexity and key concepts of sociocultural and international diversity

Benefit From Earning a Degree
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- Discover various major concepts of applied psychology, including theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings.

- Review methods of clinical assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders.

- Recognize biological principles underlying emotion, motivation, learning and memory upon completion of advanced study.

- 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.
- Schools must be listed in chronological order, including dual enrollment.
- All schools must be included, even if a term was not completed.

- 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
- GED College level examinations
- DANTES, USAFI examinations, Regent Standardized
Examinations or other advanced placement examinations

- 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
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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

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The term 'intellectual disabilities' is used interchangeably with 'learning disability' to describe those who have significant problems with learning and who need support with many aspects of life.

This well-established course aims to enhance knowledge and skills of graduates and experienced practitioners wishing to develop their understanding of people with learning disabilities.

On this course you can:

Be taught by academics who are active researchers in learning disability
Participate in live web-based chat forums, e-conferencing, and individual tutorials, to discuss your work with lecturers and with other students
Tap into the Library’s vast selection of electronic resources or access library facilities and borrow books locally via the SCOLNUL scheme

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent. Applicants with a professional qualification not at degree level may be accepted - each application is considered on an individual basis according to academic qualifications as well as professional qualifications and experience.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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The Masters Degree by Research is a program of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The program is governed by the program rules for Masters Degrees by Research which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis. Consultation with the University will assist you to determine eligibility for admission, to identify the proposed areas of research and to ascertain the availability of suitable supervisors.

Areas of Study

Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering and Related Technologies
Earth Sciences
Horticulture and Viticulture
Informatics
Information Systems
Mathematical Sciences
Physics and Astronomy

Entry Requirements

A person may be considered for admission to candidature for the Masters degree if the person:

» holds an honours degree from the University or any other approved institution in a relevant discipline;

» holds a three (3) year undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline;

» holds a three (3) year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of one year’s relevant work experience;

» holds a three (3) year undergraduate degree with a credit level Grade Point Average (GPA);

» holds a four (4) year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance; or

» holds an alternative qualification deemed by the Panel to be of equivalent scope and standard.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Research in health promotion; education and advancement; public health policy; household ecology encompassing sustainability, decision making and community involvement; social determinants of health with a focus on gender, ethnicity and inequality. Public Health research in nutrition includes measurement and evaluation of food sources; nutritional assessment; exercise and behaviour; sports nutrition; diet and disease with particular interest in cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis.

Entry Requirements

Entry to all higher degree by research awards is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor in the area of research. It is essential (or recommended) that you must discuss your research interests/proposed program with potential supervisors prior to applying. Go to Application Procedure and Forms for prospective research candidates for full details.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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