College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

United by the call to serve.

From clinics to courtrooms, our students are improving lives and advancing society every day. We are a community of healers and fighters, advocates and organizers. Our skills are many, but our purpose is one: help others.

If the call to serve is calling you, you've come to the right place.

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What Our Students Say

Derrick Tims

Psychology

I knew I needed to advance myself after leaving the military, and my best friend received her bachelor's and master's degrees from APSU and spoke very highly of the institution and its psychology department. Since I've been here, I've found I like the friendly and accepting environment the most; the faculty and staff that I have worked with have been very approachable and caring.

Hunter Burkhart

Nursing

I recommend anyone that's looking into healthcare and more specifically nursing, to give it a shot and follow your dreams. Everything's going to work out in the end.

Sierra Salandy

Political Science

I'm a huge advocate for women empowerment, and I want to be a role model for young women, especially young black women, because I love inspiring others, and I'm very passionate about community service, diversity and sisterhood.

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Army ROTC

Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) trains students to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army while completing their degree. The program builds leadership skills and offers scholarship opportunities to help cover tuition — in exchange for a commitment to serve as an Army officer after graduation. Students can participate for up to two years with no obligation, making it easy to explore before deciding to commit. Austin Peay's program, the Governor's Guard, has an outstanding reputation for producing strategic and inspirational leaders.

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Get Your Master's Faster for Free!

The Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP) lets eligible undergrad students begin taking graduate courses—at no extra tuition cost. If Graduate school is part of your plan, the AMP gives you a head start without paying anything extra.

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Career Support

Austin Peay's Career Success Center offers students and alumni personalized support through career advising, resume and interview preparation, and job search strategies. The office connects you with on-campus employment, internships, and full-time job opportunities through Handshake, APSU's online career platform.

The Career Success Center also hosts job fairs, networking events, and employer workshops to help you transition confidently into the workforce.

CoBHS Career Success Coach:

Colette Parrotte
MUC 210 and McCord 204
parrottec@apsu.edu
(931) 221-7541

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APSU's Berlin study abroad program offering $15K in scholarships for 2027

Thanks to a grant from the Maynard Family Fund of Excellence, 10 APSU students can earn $1,500 scholarships for a Summer 2027 study abroad trip to Berlin, featuring behind-the-scenes visits to German security agencies.

From Austin Peay to D.C.: Bridget Harper gains international experience through The Washington Center

Senior political science major Bridget Harper spent the summer in Washington, D.C., as one of only 12 students selected to intern with the Global Language Network through The Washington Center, building connections with diplomats as she works toward her goal of becoming a U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

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