Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology

COURSE OUTLINE: PsychologyThe Psychology program at the University of Charleston helps students understand the operation of behavior and mental processes or organisms, appreciate psychology as a discipline, a science, and a profession, and acquire skills necessary for advanced study or work within the discipline. Mission Statement: The Psychology Program prepares the student: For advanced study in psychology or a related field that leads to professional employment (productive work). To be an effective, productive and critical producer and consumer of research (enlightened living). To be a contributing member of their profession and actively involved in their community (community involvement).The BA track is structured for those students who do not plan to immediately pursue advanced study in psychology or who are interested in entering the workforce upon completion of their degree. To help the BA student decide her or his future, the track includes a cultural diversity requirement in order to expose the student to a wide array of unique experiences that he or she may encounter outside the classroom. Similarly to the BS track, the BA track culminates in a senior research project that will be presented at the UC Academic Showcase and/or at a regional psychology conference.