LATEST NEWS

GRADUATES!: At the FMU Commencement ceremonies on May 4, 2013, 17 undergraduate students proudly received their diplomas! In addition, 10 graduate students received their specialist degrees in school psychology: Cristy Altman, Andrea Borders, Julie Cox, Monika Marino, Will McElveen, Randi Moss, Meaghann Napert, Kristin Reynolds, Elizabeth Senn, and Aisha Wilson. Congratulations, Graduates!

RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS!: At the FMU Research Fair on April 22, 2013, the following psychology students received recognition for their research: Graduate Student Research: Monika Marino; Undergraduate Research 1st Place: Diamond Turner & Anna Cox ; 2nd Place: Yasmin Bunter, Caitlin Siney, Cierra Turner, & Denise Hampton; 3rd Place: Laura Reeves, Carson Nance, Jazz Washington, & Kesler Monts. Congratulations on your successful research projects, Students!

STUDENT AWARD WINNERS!: At the FMU Academic Awards Ceremony on April 15, 2013, the following psychology students received recognition: Clarissa Bosco (L.A. Hoff Award); Elizabeth McRae and Quinterra Middleton (Mike Jordan Award); John Falls (Mandra Award). Congratulations on receiving these honors, Students! Click here to read more about these awards.

BRAINAPALOOZA!: On March 13, 2013, a team of undergraduate students in psychology won the Brainapalooza Trivia Contest! The winning team included Anna Caroline Chinnes, Diamond Turner, Brittany Taylor, Brandi Driggers, Joshua Beebe, and Ashley Wallace. Congratulations!

CHANGES TO THE MAJOR: Psychology Majors, the requirements for the major will change as of Fall 2013. To read more, see the forthcoming 2013-2014 Catalog and click here!

QR Code generator

HISTORY

The Department of Psychology, then called the Department of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy, was one of the original academic departments at the founding of Francis Marion College in 1970. There were no plans to offer graduate education at FMU until community mental health practitioners expressed interest in advanced training; as a result, the Departments of Psychology and Sociology began in 1976 to offer a sequence of five applied courses termed the “Paraprofessional Option.” These programs have grown a great deal since 1976; however, small class sizes, close mentorship, and hands-on training remain a priority. Currently, the Department offers a rigorous undergraduate major in Psychology, as well as graduate degrees in Applied Psychology (Clinical/Counseling) and School Psychology.

GRADUATE STUDIES

Applications for the graduate program (both S.S.P. and M.S. options) were due March 15th. Review of applications will continue until all slots have been filled with highly qualified applicants. For more information, please browse our website and download an information packet HERE. Click HERE for application materials.

The Psychology Department offers a M.S. degree in Applied Psychology (Clinical/Counseling) and a Specialist in School Psychology degree (S.S.P.). Students in School Psychology earn a Master of Science (M.S.) degree en route to the S.S.P. degree; the School Psychology Option does not offer a terminal M.S. degree. S.S.P. graduates typically go on to become school psychologists and earn LPES licensure in South Carolina. M.S. (clinical/counseling) graduates are eligible to be licensed as LPC’s in South Carolina, and they are employable in a variety of settings.