We aim to prepare our program graduates for long term professional success with rigorous coursework, experiential learning opportunities and a dedicated faculty and staff.
Psychology is among the most popular majors in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. We also partner with the Department of Biology and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to offer a Neuroscience major.
Courses in this discipline convey the principles, methods and theories that are necessary for a better understanding of human and animal behaviors — psychology is the science of behavior.
Among the most popular majors in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, our program graduates nearly 200 students each year. Approximately 25% of our students earn the Bachelor of Science degree, with the majority earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. All are trained in the science of behavior.
As one of the largest majors in the Eberly College, we aim to prepare our program
graduates for long term professional success (see
report on the professional success of liberal arts and sciences majors by the Association
of American Colleges and Universities
).
The bachelor of science in psychology and bachelor of arts in psychology are SpeakWrite Certified Programs TM . SpeakWrite Certified programs incorporate and develop students’ written, verbal, visual and mediated communication skills across the curriculum.
Studying psychology at WVU allows students to work toward a liberal arts degree rather than a specialized degree that prepares them for a specific type of job. Typically, students tailor their schedules according to their career paths. These decisions generally fall into three categories:
With the coursework, research and applied experiences undertaken as a Psychology major, about half of our WVU graduates pursue graduate training in psychology, medicine, or law. More than half of our degree recipients enter the work force immediately, taking jobs in community mental health and human services, finance, security and other applied areas.
The Department of Psychology offers two undergraduate degree programs, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology.
Psychology Major ProgramA joint program between the Departments of Psychology and Biology, students choose from behavioral neuroscience or cellular neuroscience.
Neuroscience Major ProgramFoundational knowledge in behavior analysis prepares students for graduate study or direct employment.
Undergraduate Certificate DetailsYou will find many opportunities available to you as an undergraduate student
in our department. Our faculty and staff encourage questions and we are all committed
to your success.
Explore the many experiential learning opportunities in our program: research experience, teaching experience, field experience, training in gerontology, and service and leadership.
Learn More: Experiential OpportunitiesPsychology majors can participate in PSYC 491 which involves placement at a community agency performing work relevant to psychology.
Learn More: Field ExperienceAdvising resources including information about declaring the major, success planning, and capstone. We are here to help you customize your academic experience!
Learn More: AdvisingPsi Chi was founded to encourage excellence in scholarship and advance the science of psychology
Learn More: Psi Chi Honor SocietyThe 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.
Learn More: Psychology ClubThe Psychology Undergraduate Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Populations (PUMP-UP) is inviting undergraduate students from minoritized / underrepresented backgrounds to join our mentorship program!
Learn More: PUMP-UP Mentorship Program