Perry W. Buffington
Senior Lecturer
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences


Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology
University of Kentucky, KY, United States (1978)
Master of Science, Psychopharmacology
Nova Southeastern University – Davie, FL, United States (2007)
Master of Arts, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
University of Georgia, GA, United States (1973)
Bachelor of Arts, History, General
Georgia Southern University, GA, United States (1972)
Awards and Honors
- Student Career Success Influencer Award 2024 (2024)
- Student Career Success Influencer Award 2022 (2023)
- Nomination, Franklin College Teacher Excellence Award (2017)
Courses
- PSYC 5850: Psychopharmacology – Drugs and Behavior (Spring 2025)
- PSYC 4800: Special Problems (Spring 2025)
- PSYC 4220: Developmental Psychology (Spring 2025)
- PSYC 4150: Biological Foundations of Health Psychology (Spring 2025)
- PSYC 3990: Research Analysis in Psychology (Spring 2025)
- PSYC 5850E: Psychopharmacology – Drugs and Behavior (Summer 2025)
- PSYC 3980: Research Design in Psychology (Fall 2025)
- PSYC 5850: Psychopharmacology – Drugs and Behavior (Fall 2025)
- PSYC 4200: Social Psychology (Fall 2025)
- PSYC 4100: Cognitive Psychology (Fall 2025)
- PSYC 3990: Research Analysis in Psychology (Spring 2026)
- PSYC 5850: Psychopharmacology – Drugs and Behavior (Spring 2026)
- PSYC 4800: Special Problems (Spring 2026)
- PSYC 4220: Developmental Psychology (Spring 2026)
Scholarly Works
- Ten Most Common Questions about Prescribing Psychology, The Florida Psychologist, (2015).
- Minimizing Drug Errors
- Common Ethical Dilemmas in Psychopharmacology, (2016).
- Psychopharmacology Review, (2016).
- Psychopharmacology: A Step-by-Step Programmed Guide, (2021).
Contact
Mailing Address
1109 Experiment Street
Stuckey Building 215
Griffin, GA 30223
Shipping Address
1109 Experiment Street
Stuckey Building 215
Griffin, GA 30223