{"id":42104,"date":"2025-11-11T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/42104\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T06:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:00:10","slug":"albizu-u-expands-baccalaureate-catalog-with-four-new-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/42104\/","title":{"rendered":"Albizu U. expands baccalaureate catalog with four new programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-510967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Albizu-U-Photo-Courtesy-of-Albizu-University-min-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Albizu U. expands baccalaureate catalog with four new programs\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"  \/>Albizu University serves over 3,000 students across its campus-based and online academic programs.<br \/>(Image courtesy of Albizu University)<\/p>\n<p>Albizu University \u2014 a private, nonprofit institution of higher education known worldwide for its multicultural post-graduate higher education in psychology and other human services fields \u2014 has announced the launch of four groundbreaking undergraduate programs with classes beginning in January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The new programs combine Albizu\u2019s six-decade legacy in psychology and human behavior with forward-thinking innovation. Fully designed to meet the current evolving needs of South Florida\u2019s workforce, the programs can be completed in four years or less. Students are required to complete 120 credits to graduate.<\/p>\n<p>The university offers support services and other resources to its students, such as individualized point of contact from point of application to graduation (Student Success Coaches per program of study), tutoring, opportunities to participate in intercollegiate athletics (men\u2019s and women\u2019s soccer, women\u2019s volleyball, softball, men\u2019s and women\u2019s cross country and track and field), robust career services connecting graduates with workforce opportunities, and student support services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese are not just new degrees, they are strategic pathways that blend science, technology, and cultural intelligence to prepare students for emerging careers,\u201d said Dr. Yianni Vassiliou, chancellor of Albizu\u2019s Miami Campus. \u201cOur programs are human-centered, science-based, and forward-looking \u2014 an evolution of Albizu\u2019s legacy and a reflection of where the workforce is heading.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Designed in collaboration with employers and workforce boards, Albizu\u2019s new undergraduate programs are:<br \/>Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sports Psychology, Technology, and Performance Optimization<br \/>For information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.albizu.edu\/academics\/programs\/bachelor-science\/sports-psychology-technology-performance-optimization\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.albizu.edu\/academics\/programs\/bachelor-science\/sports-psychology-technology-performance-optimization\/<\/a> or contact Dr. Eli Fennell, program director, at <a href=\"https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com\/kendallgazette\/albizu-u-expands-baccalaureate-catalog-with-four-new-programs\/mailto:efennell@albizu.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">efennell@albizu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Behavioral Business and Innovation Technologies<br \/>For information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.albizu.edu\/academics\/programs\/bachelor-business\/behavioral-business-innovation-technologies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.albizu.edu\/academics\/programs\/bachelor-business\/behavioral-business-innovation-technologies\/<\/a> or contact Dr. Tonya White, program director, at <a href=\"https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com\/kendallgazette\/albizu-u-expands-baccalaureate-catalog-with-four-new-programs\/mailto:twhite@albizu.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">twhite@albizu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Science (BS) in Behavioral Intelligence and Analytics<br \/>For information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.albizu.edu\/academics\/programs\/bachelor-science\/behavioral-intelligence-analytics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.albizu.edu\/academics\/programs\/bachelor-science\/behavioral-intelligence-analytics\/<\/a>. Dr. Raimundo Socorro, program director, can be reached at <a href=\"https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com\/kendallgazette\/albizu-u-expands-baccalaureate-catalog-with-four-new-programs\/mailto:rsocorro@albizu.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rsocorro@albizu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Science (BS) in Language and Behavioral Disorders<br \/>Dr. Tracy Crosby, program director, can be reached at <a href=\"https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com\/kendallgazette\/albizu-u-expands-baccalaureate-catalog-with-four-new-programs\/mailto:tcrosby@albizu.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tcrosby@albizu.edu<\/a> for additional information, or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.albizu.edu\/academics\/programs\/bachelor-science\/language-behavioral-disorders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.albizu.edu\/academics\/programs\/bachelor-science\/language-behavioral-disorders<\/a>\/.<\/p>\n<p>Equally important, Albizu University remains the most affordable private non-profit institution in South Florida with undergraduate tuition that is lower than many public universities for out-of-state and international students. Unlike public institutions whose non-resident tuition nearly quadruples, Albizu maintains a flat tuition rate, making quality education accessible to all students regardless of residency status.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re committed to access and affordability,\u201d Dr. Vassiliou added. \u201cAlbizu\u2019s programs give students the opportunity to pursue a meaningful, future-focused education without financial barriers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Albizu University\u2019s undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including admission requirements, curriculum information, how to apply, and more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.albizu.edu\/academics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.albizu.edu\/academics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>About Albizu University<br \/>Albizu University is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education with campuses in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Miami, Florida, as well as a University Center in Mayag\u00fcez, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1966, it is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education.<\/p>\n<p>Proud of its heritage and commitment to academic excellence, Albizu University is named in honor of Dr. Carlos Albizu-Miranda, a pioneering Puerto Rican psychologist. With more than 9,000 alumni, Albizu University is dedicated to educating professionals in behavioral sciences, speech pathology and other disciplines, committed to research, to improve quality of life, and to serve communities.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Albizu University serves over 3,000 students across its campus-based and online academic programs that include psychology, speech and language, applied behavior analysis, counseling, human services, education, business, and ESOL. Its Miami Campus was named the top institution for Best Online Master\u2019s in Organizational Psychology Programs in 2020 by BestColleges.com. 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