About The Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers major and minor programs in psychology in a setting which allows students to excel academically, professionally, socially and personally. The Department of Psychology offers course work leading to the baccalaureate, master's, and educational specialist degrees in psychology with a Black psychology and multicultural emphasis.

  "Let our collective action tell the story of
our Department’s determination and
commitment to our students ... and
affirm the right of our Department to
exist and to develop students to their
fullest potential" - (O. Miller, 2010).

Mission Statement

Philosophy

The psychology department’s programs grew out of the University’s recognition of the need for more psychologically trained Black para-professionals, professionals and scientists to address the critical shortage in the areas of human services education and research. Additionally, in the wake of the 1960s there was a growing sensitivity in American society regarding the importance of culture in mental health and human behavior, especially where racial and cultural minorities were concerned. Given that FAMU has a predominantly African-American student body, increased awareness of the significance of culture led to the incorporation of an emphasis on African-American cultural and minority issues into the curriculum and overall programmatic thrust of the Department.

Departmental Goals (Click here for more)

1. Define African psycholgoical experiences from an African-centered perspective.
2. In student training, proivde experiences to increase self-knowledge and self-acceptance through an examination of our collective past, present and future.
3. Prepare graduates of whom a large majority pursue and complete Ph.D. degrees.
4. Prepare graduates of whom a large majority demonstrate self-acceptance which extends to the acceptance of others and the uplifiting of our community.

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In Response to the Coronavirus (COVID19)

  We will be implementing safe social spacing and remote services, when possible.

Advisors and Faculty may be contacted directly by way of email.

For Advisement/ Course Scheduling Concerns, please email one of or two academic advisors, Mr. Loyal Henderson (Students with Last Names A-Jh), at: Loyal.Henderson@famu.edu and/or Ms. Raphael (Students with Last Names Ji-Z), at: Tamika1.Raphael@famu.edu

For Undergraduate Program Concerns, please email our Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Johnson, at: Leona.Johnson@famu.edu

For Graduate Program Concerns, please email our Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Tani, at: Novell.Tani@famu.edu

For Administrative Concerns please reach out to our Office Manager, Mrs. Annette Jackson-Austin, may be reached at 850-599-3014.
 

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