As students of our graduate program in Psychology you’ll learn from faculty practicing cutting-edge techniques in the field of psychology. Our faculty provide a welcoming atmosphere allowing for you to create a connection not found in every college on campus, or at colleges in the region. Through the relationships with our faculty, you’ll get specialized individual instruction, take part in experiences only offered at Marshall University in West Virginia. These connections lead our students to internships and networking opportunities that lead to employment.
Through the relationships with our instructors you’ll find the productive direction and career path for your intensive graduate studies. Our graduate program strives to create a family like atmosphere that fosters collaboration and support rather than competition. As a result, our students’ licensure and employment rate high. Our program is split into a General M.A. in Psychology and a Clinical M.A. in Psychology.
Our program sets forth 10 goals for our students:
- Knowledge Base of Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology
- Application of Psychology
- Values in Psychology
- Information and Technological Literacy
- Communication Skills
- Sociocultural and International Awareness
- Personal Development
- Career Planning and Development
- Find out which of our academic programs is right for you.
- Meet some of our current students and hear about their favorite Marshall moments.
- Receive invitations to special events for future students.
- Get help with the application and enrollment process.
Our Master’s level students have the opportunity to work on projects with faculty throughout the community. Research is conducted off campus at various sites in West Virginia, such as schools, prisons and community centers.
The graduate program in Psychology is the recipient of a Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Grant through HRSA. And is the host to the Behavioral Health Speakers Bureau, where experts from the field are brought in to speak.
The clinical Master or Arts Program in Psychology requires a formal clinical internship. Students are prepared to understand human behavior, respond appropriately, think critically, communicate well and evaluate information. You will develop several skills that will benefit you in a wide range of workplace and professional school settings.
- Management
- Marketing
- Medical School
- Law Enforcement
- Social Services
- Behavioral Health