2016 Fact Book

51 Other programs offered by the College of Psychology include master’s degrees in counseling, mental health counseling, school counseling (approved by the Florida Department of Education), forensic psychology, experimental psychology, and general psychology. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in psychology and behavioral neuroscience. These undergraduate degrees provide students with the opportunity to acquire the basic foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to enter the workforce or to be competitive applicants to various graduate and professional programs. In order to make education at these levels accessible to full-time and part-time working professionals and returning adult students, a number of these programs are offered in a variety of formats such as evening, weekend, or online, with some also located at NSU campuses throughout Florida. As collaboration is valued, the college participates in many interdisciplinary research projects, programs, and activities. These include the behavioral sciences track in the criminal justice program, joint degree programs (Psy.D./M.B.A. and Ph.D./M.B.A.) in collaboration with the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, sports psychology with the HPD Sports Medicine Clinic, and many other joint research and service projects within NSU and in the community. The college is also home to two research and clinical training institutes: The Southeast Institute for Cross- Cultural Counseling and Psychotherapy and the Institute on Trauma and Victimization. Finally, the college offers national and state-approved continuing education programs to the professional community. Integral to the mission to provide empirically supported services to the community, the college operates the Psychology Services Center serving more than 2,000 clients each year. More than 100 doctoral and specialist students receive training within this clinic under the supervision of distinguished faculty members. The services center is home to general outpatient programs and 14 faculty specialty clinical programs. Clients served include individuals with common problems in living, as well as those suffering from serious psychological disorders. Faculty and staff members value diversity and are sensitive to the needs of a multicultural community. Research conducted by faculty members seeks to find the most effective treatments for a variety of populations. Conducting psychological research and providing assessment and treatment of psychological problems are among the greatest challenges facing modern society. No other class of problems places greater demands on our wisdom and creativity than those associated with the mind and behavior. For the mental health and school professions to advance, there must be an active exchange between those providing services and those engaged in research. Research needs to be responsive to social and community needs. Clinical services must reflect the advances put forth by research. The College of Psychology is a national leader in providing education and training, advancing an understanding of human behavior, and providing clinical services to the community. Its commitment is to continue to make significant contributions to the quality of life in the communities it serves.