About BA In Psychology in Florida International University

Our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology offers excellent training in how to understand human behavior using scientifically rigorous methods. The program reflects current trends in the field of psychology through its emphasis on the science of psychology, integrated via the research sequence, and through the inclusion of recent trends in psychological theory and practice, such as child psychopathology, environmental psychology and legal psychology.

Students focus in one of six key subdisciplines: Cognitive/Neuroscience, Social, Applied, Clinical/Personality, Developmental or the Industrial-Organizational Track. Students have a variety of opportunities to become directly involved in ongoing research, participate in our active student organizations, and conduct their own studies through our research labs.

A degree in Psychology provides a solid foundation of knowledge applicable to such fields as business, education, law, medicine and social work.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a high school degree from an accredited institution
• This is the high school course load required for applying first-year students. Taking courses beyond these minimum requirements can improve your chances of acceptance.
  • 4 credits of English
  • 4 credits of mathematics (at or above Algebra I or higher)
  • 3 credits of natural science (two must have included substantial lab requirements)
  • 3 credits of social science (includes anthropology, history, civics, political science, economics, sociology, psychology and/or geography)
  • 2 credits the second language
  • 2 credits in additional academic electives

English language requirements 

• IELTS :  6.0

Florida International University Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance per semester for overseas prospective students at the University is shown in the table below: