B.A. in Psychology

West Virginia University

Psychology is the science of behavior. Courses convey the principles, methods and theories necessary for a better understanding of human and animal behaviors. Studying Psychology allows you to work toward a liberal arts degree rather than a specialized degree that prepares you for a specific type of job. The major allows you to increase your intrapersonal and interpersonal understanding and develop problem-solving, project management and information literacy skills. Typically, students tailor their schedules according to their future career paths, which generally fall into three categories: graduate studies, a career applying principles of psychology to human problems or a career in a non-related field. About 25 percent of our graduates pursue graduate training in psychology, medicine or law. Over 50 percent enter the work force immediately. Employment opportunities are available in assessment and treatment, human resource management, residential care and community and social services. Psychology graduates also find jobs in alcohol and drug intervention, impatient and outpatient facilities for persons with chronic mental illness or developmental disabilities, educational and occupational testing, group home counseling, geriatric counseling, youth center management, employment counseling and family planning.

Eberly College of Arts and Sciences