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Perry W. Buffington


Senior Lecturer

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

Perry Buffington
Perry Buffington
EducationAwards and honorsCoursesScholarly works

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).
    Buffington PW
  • Minimizing Drug Errors
    Buffington PW
  • Common Ethical Dilemmas in Psychopharmacology, (2016).
    Buffington PW
  • Psychopharmacology Review, (2016).
    Buffington PW
  • Psychopharmacology: A Step-by-Step Programmed Guide, (2021).
    Buffington P

View full list of scholarly works

Contact

drbuff@uga.edu 770-229-3069

Mailing Address

1109 Experiment Street
Stuckey Building 215
Griffin, GA 30223

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1109 Experiment Street
Stuckey Building 215
Griffin, GA 30223

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