West Liberty University

The Psychology program follows the American Psychological Association guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major. The skills learned throughout the program are transferable to almost any profession.

The program goals include:

Content Knowledge and Applications
Graduates will demonstrate comprehension of the major concpets, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical or evidence-based findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavior and mental processes. 

Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
Graduates will demonstrate comprehension of scientific reasoning and critical thinking and proficiency in research methods and statistics. 

Values in Psychological Science
Graduates will demonstrate ethical reasoning and practices, intepersonal and intercultural responsiveness, and strategies that promote and sustain strong communities and equitable opportunities. 

Communication, Psychological Literacy, and Technology Skills
Graduates will demonstrate competence in psychological literacy including communication and application of information, and the ability to present information in different formats. 

Personal and Professional Development
Graduates will apply effective self-reflection, project-management skills, professional judgement, collaboration skills, and proficiency in workplace technology and career planning.