Kevin Larkin, Ph.D.
Professor, Clinical Psychology
Graduate student opening 2026-27
About
Dr. Larkin received his bachelors of arts degree in psychology from Wittenberg University
in 1979. Upon completion of degree requirements, he attended the University of
Richmond, receiving a master’s degree in psychology in 1981, and the University
of Pittsburgh, receiving his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1986. He completed
his internship training in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center in Morgantown. He joined
the faculty at West Virginia University as an Assistant Professor and in 1986 and was
promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure in 1992 and to the rank
of Professor in 2002.
He served the department for 13 years as Director of Clinical Training and for
10 years as Department Chair.
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts, Wittenberg University, 1979
- Master of Arts, University of Richmond, 1981
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh, 1986
Research Interests
Dr. Larkin’s research is in the area of applied psychophysiology and clinical health psychology, with a special interest in how behavioral and emotional factors influence health. He directs the Behavioral Physiology Laboratory in the Department of Psychology, and his applied research has focused on patients with cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, and other health conditions.
Dr. Larkin is potentially interested in having a graduate student join his research team in the Behavioral Physiology Laboratory in the 2026-27 academic year.
Learn more on the Behavioral Physiology Laboratory website.
Teaching Interests
Courses
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Psychology 606 – Seminar on Teaching Psychology
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Psychology 607 – Ethics and Legal Issues in Psychology
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Psychology 661 – Behavior Therapy
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Psychology 755 – Seminar on Clinical Supervision
Service Interests
In service to the institution, Dr. Larkin co-directs the department's T32 Behavioral and Biological Sciences Training Grant that we operate with the Department of Neuroscience at WVU's Health Sciences Center (HSC). He also provides care for patients with a range of health conditions at the HSC as well as our training clinic, the Quin Curtis Center.
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