Undergraduate Program
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Majoring in Psychology
The Department of Psychology is one of the most prestigious units at WVU. Several faculty members are among the leaders in their areas of interest.
Psychology is the science of behavior, and courses in this discipline convey the principles, methods, and theories that are necessary for a better understanding of human and animal behaviors. Students who choose this subject as their major are expected to fulfill certain requirements, but the program is structured to allow considerable flexibility. Studying psychology at WVU allow student to work toward a liberal arts degree rather than a specialized degree that prepares students for a specific type of job. Typically, individuals tailor their schedules according to the career paths they choose, and these decisions generally fall into three categories: pursuit of graduate studies, pursuit of a career applying principles of psychology to human problems, or pursuit of a career in a non-related field.
Admissions Requirements
If the University admission requirements are met, a student may be accepted to WVU as a Pre-Psychology major. Students may apply for admission to the degree program in psychology (i.e., to be a psychology major) upon completion of 58 total credits at the University, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must also have: (a) completed both PSYC 101 (Introduction to Psychology) and STAT 211 (Elementary Statistical Inference) with a minimum grade of C in each, (b) completed PSYC 201 (Psychology as a Profession) with a grade of C or higher, and (c) have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all other attempted psychology courses.