DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Shepherd University offers a program in psychology leading to the bachelor of arts degree. The purpose of the psychology program includes the following:

1. To encourage the student to pursue a traditionally-oriented liberal arts curriculum as a broad educational foundation.

2. To expose the student to the nature of scientific explanation and scientific research within psychology as well as to provide a conceptual framework for understanding human behavior.

3. To provide, for the qualified student, actual experience in career settings involving teaching, research, or service work within psychology, or a combination of these (this is accomplished through the practicum program).

4. To contribute to the preparation of the student for admission to graduate school and to schools offering advanced professional certification.

In addition to a major in psychology, a student must also complete the general studies program, select a minor field of study, meet the 12-hour foreign language requirement, and include at least 45 upper-division hours in their program in order to meet graduation requirements for the bachelor of arts degree. ENGL 103 Writing for the Social Sciences is also recommended.

Department of Psychology Web Site

Psychology Faculty

Shepherd University Catalog

Office of Admissions