West Virginia Psychology Master's + PhD & Doctorate

American Public University offers the unique ability to pursue a degree in Psychology over the internet through online teaching methods. Students will gain knowledge through a diverse selection of skill sets including both classical and fundamental psychology principles. Research and practical techniques are combined to give graduates insight into the intriguing development of the human mind with courses geared toward abnormal psychology as well as developmental psychology. Although the program takes place online students are urged to participate in projects and discussions with faulty and peers while working toward their prospective careers in subjects like counseling, education, psychology, counseling, law, and organizational development. [full profile]

Marshall University's Psychology Department resides on Marshall's Huntington, WV campus in Harris Hall; there are also programs available in the campus at South Charleston. The department provides Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral programs in Psychology, each with their own emphasis on specific core specialties. Students seeking to graduate from the MA program may undergo studies in General or Clinical Psychology, while those seeking a Ph.D. will enroll in a degree emphasizing under served and rural areas. Subjects covered throughout the courses include human behavior, the relationships formed between human beings, and the cognition and affect that human behavior has on society. Graduates face future professions in medicine, business, social services, mental health, law, or industry settings. [full profile]

Degrees offered through West Virginia University's Psychology program range from Master of Arts and Master of Science to Doctor of Philosophy; each program provides students with a strong foundation in multiple facets of psychology. Ph.D. programs at WVU are offered in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Child Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Life Span Developmental Psychology, which allows graduates to enter into the professional world in careers that focus on research and teaching fields. Applicants are required to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and students applying to graduate programs must have successfully completed relevant undergraduate programs before pursuing further academics. [full profile]