Bachelors in Psychology Programs in West Virginia
(found programs from 17 schools)

The psychology department webpage at the University of Charleston advises that undergraduate psychology is "best viewed as a pre-professional program." In other words, you'll need at least a master's degree, and possibly a doctoral degree, to work as an actual psychologist.

But that doesn't mean a bachelor's degree in psychology isn't valuable training for other careers. Psychology undergrads learn to speak and write effectively, gather and analyze data, and manage and understand people. The psychology department webpage at West Virginia University says those skills make a good background for careers in business, sales, health services, public relations, advertising and education among others. Some of these fields are in demand in West Virginia. Workforce West Virginia expects strong demand for child, family and school social workers, teachers, and public relations specialists through 2018.

If you do decide to pursue a master's degree, opportunities may be found in other psychology-related fields such as mental health and substance abuse counselors and religious workers.

Bethany College, a small institution in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, offers three undergraduate options in psychology. Students can choose to specialize in scientific psychology, human services, or pre-physical therapy. An interdisciplinary major in psychology and education is also available.

The undergraduate psychology program at the University of Charleston emphasizes quantitative and qualitative research methods. The program is uniquely structured to allow for a double major in history or political science. The Atlantis Program offers psychology students an opportunity to study at a university in Hungary or Poland.

West Virginia University in Morgantown offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Students choose electives depending upon their interests, career goals, and/or intention to pursue graduate studies. Popular choices include child development, mathematics, anthropology, and political science.