Psychology is the scientific study of
human cognition, affect, behavior, and relationships. Psychologists
seek to understand, predict and influence behavior through research
into a wide range of issues that affect human functioning, including
social, physiological, developmental, cognitive and emotional
factors. Research methodology is central to the discipline, and all
psychology majors learn about research strategies and methods of
data analysis.
The psychology major earns a liberal arts BA degree while also
preparing for a variety of
post-baccalaureate options. These include:
graduate
education in such fields as psychology, medicine, law or business
work
in business, industry and organizations
work
in mental health and social service settings.
The Psychology Department
on the Huntington Campus is located in Harris Hall.
For a virtual tour of the Huntington Campus,
click here.
The Psychology Department also has offices and
offers courses on the South Charleston
Campus (The MA Program is based on the South Charleston Campus). For a virtual tour
of the South Charleston campus,
click here.
