The primary goal of this 4-year Psychology program is to teach students about the foundation of psychology, the scientific knowledge of its primary sub-fields and other disciplines associated with psychology, and train students to have detailed knowledge of the topics and methods primarily used in the field of psychology. The graduates of the program mainly work in institutions related to health, social work, education, justice, and industry. Mission of the FIU Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology, is to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and values that should be possessed by contemporary psychology graduates at the professional level and to ensure that graduates are adequately equipped with the highest level of competencies and standards entailed with great self-confidence in delivering the services required by this profession.

The internal language assessment test might be offered. Exemption from English Language Proficiency and Placement Exam for students who hold international language certificates is determined by written exam and / or oral interview conducted by the School of Foreign Languages.