Programs of Strategic Emphasis

At Florida A&M University, we don’t just prepare you for a career—we help you build a future that matters.

Our Programs of Strategic Emphasis (PSE) connect your passions with
high-demand professions in health, technology, education, and beyond. Whether you want to save lives, innovate solutions, or lead your community, FAMU is where your journey begins.

 

Programs of Strategic Emphasis

Connect your passions with high-demand professions in health, technology, education, and beyond. Whether you want to save lives, innovate solutions, or lead your community, FAMU is where your journey begins.

Health Profession Students
Save Lives

Florida A&M University is cultivating the next generation of leaders in Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Health Informatics and Information Management, and other critical fields. These majors are central to the state and national job market and consistently offer strong earning potential.

Innovative STEAM Professions
Shape the Future

From groundbreaking medical devices to sustainable cities and next-generation technologies, Innovative STEAM Professions drive the advancements that shape modern society. At Florida A&M University, we seek high-achieving, analytical problem-solvers ready to transform bold ideas into real-world solutions. 

STEAM Students
Build Communities 

Public Impact Professions prepare graduates to serve as leaders, educators, and problem-solvers who directly shape the future of our communities At Florida A&M University, we are recruiting dedicated, driven students to join academic pathways that fuel social progress, strengthen civic engagement, and ensure equitable opportunities for all.

 

PSE Brochures

Not sure where to start? You can find out more about each program in these convenient informational brochures. In addition to giving you an idea of what each program has to offer, they will also provide information about courses, and the colleges or schools themselves!


School of Allied Health Sciences


College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, institute of public health


School of Nursing


College of education

  • Elementary Teacher Education
  • English Teacher Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Pre-Elem/Early Childhood Teach Education
  • Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching Education
  • Social Sciences Teacher Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction

School of business and industry

  • Accounting
  • Supply Chain Management

College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities

  • Social Work

College of Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Material Science and Engineering

School of Architecture and Engineering Technology

  • Architecture
  • Construction/Build Technology

College of Science and Technology

  • Computer & Information Science
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, institute of public health

  • Biology

 

Keturah McClendon, Kendall Johnson and Augustus "Gus" Mitchell

Meet The Team

Our mission is to attract, enroll, retain, and graduate high achievers and top scholars in healthcare professions through a centralized approach consisting of innovative, multifaceted engagement, co-curricular activities, and educational workshops.

 

Augustus Mitchell

Augustus Mitchell

Director

Academic Affairs, Programs of Strategic Emphasis 

(850) 599-3154

augustus.mitchell@famu.edu
Keturah McClendon

Keturah McClendon

Graduate Coordinator

Academic Affairs, Programs of Strategic Emphasis 

(850) 599-3177

keturah.mcclendon@famu.edu
Kendall Johnson

Kendall Johnson

Undergraduate Coordinator

Academic Affairs, Programs of Strategic Emphasis 

(850) 599-3176

kendall3.johnson@famu.edu
Imir Hall

Imir Hall

Undergraduate Coordinator 

Academic Affairs, Programs of Strategic Emphasis 

Imir1.hall@famu.edu