Study the principles, methods and theories necessary for a better understanding of humans and animals while tailoring your coursework to your aspirations.
Experiential Opportunities Photo: fMRI neuroimaging study through Mariya Cherkasova's Brain Behavior and Addiction Lab
Explore the science of behavior with a Major in Psychology or a Major in Neuroscience. Enhance your degree by adding an undergraduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis.
Explore Undergraduate ProgramsOur graduate psychology program consists of four doctoral areas of study —
Behavior Analysis,
Behavioral Neuroscience,
Clinical Psychology, and
Life-Span Developmental Psychology.
Our faulty's research bridges multiple areas of interest and students benefit from our Junior Colleague Model of intensive mentoring in research and teaching.
Bridging Topics of ResearchIn the Department of Psychology, our strength comes from our
top-tier faculty, motivated students and internationally-recognized programs.
Our
undergraduate students work with faculty mentors to make contributions to the
field, and our
graduate students benefit from our award winning Junior Colleague Model of
Training and become leading scholars.
Whether you are pursuing a
BS or BA in Psychology, a
BS in Neuroscience, a
Certificate in Behavior Analysis, or a
Minor in Psychology, you will find many opportunities available to you
as an undergraduate student in our department.
Explore the many experiential learning opportunities in our program: research experience, teaching experience, field experience, training in gerontology, and service and leadership.
Read More: Experiential OpportunitiesAdvising resources including information about declaring the major, success planning, and capstone. We are here to help you customize your academic experience!
Read More: AdvisingThe WVU Psychology Club is a student organization that offers educational workshops, service activities, and opportunities for students to interact with faculty and other professional psychologists outside of the classroom.
Read More: Psychology ClubOur research training is particularly strong in several thematic areas. Each of these
bridging areas includes several faculty members from our various doctoral programs,
allowing graduate and undergraduate students to gain breadth in research training.
Addiction researchers at WVU investigate the behavioral, cognitive, and neural mechanisms underlying substance use and dependence.
: AddictionResearchers evaluate the long-term impacts of early adversity on functional, cognitive, and emotional well-being, focusing on mechanisms linking childhood trauma to negative outcomes.
: Childhood AdversityDecision-making research at WVU investigates the determinants and processes of decision-making, focusing on factors such as age, impulsivity, risk perception, and experiences.
: Decision MakingResearch on rural health in our department focuses on understanding and addressing health disparities in rural populations.
: Rural HealthDoctoral students have a wide range of areas of emphasis to choose from and benefit from our acclaimed Junior Colleague Training Model, which offers extensive mentoring in both research and teaching.
Graduate Overview Ph.D in Behavior Analysis Ph.D in Behavioral Neuroscience Ph.D in Clinical Psychology Ph.D in Life-Span Developmental Psychology
The Quin Curtis Center (QCC) is a psychological service, training and research center
that provides general mental health services as well as treatment in specialty
areas such as anxiety, trauma, depression and childhood behavior problems.
The Quinn Curtis Center (QCC) was founded in 1988 as an in-house training clinic that provides quality services to community members.
About the CenterThe center is designed to provide high-quality services to clients. Our therapists provide services with and/or under the supervision of licensed psychologists.
View Our ServicesLearn more about the evidence-based interventions we use, eligibility for our services, and fill out new patient forms and more.
Info for New PatientsTo request an appointment, please fill out this form. You may also get in touch by phone, email, fax or mail.
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