Additional goals relate to the creation of information products, the satisfaction of user's information needs, and the analysis of information content. The program includes coursework in various social science and humanities areas, as well as coursework in teaching methodology. The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance coping skills and quality of life for people in a wide variety of circumstances. The majority of social workers work directly with individuals and families, providing counseling services and case management. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to prepare students for beginning professional practice and for graduate study in social work and other service professions.
Social work is also an excellent major for students interested in law school.
The undergraduate social work program includes courses in social welfare policy, the study of human behavior, and skills and interventions needed in direct practice. The master's degree in psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis is offered only at the Panama City Campus. It is designed to meet certification standards set by the Association for Behavior Analysis and the Certified Behavior Analyst requirements of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Graduates of this program are prepared for employment as Certified Behavior Analysts in private, community, and state agencies. Each student is required to complete three courses in areas of application that are the most fully researched and in which demand is greatest for professionals.