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- School Code: 383000
- Phone: (304) 442-1000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
64.15%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$24,756Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at West Virginia Wesleyan College prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Also known as West Virginia University Tech
512 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Buckhannon, WV, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately a thousand students enroll at West Virginia Wesleyan College annually.
Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1240 to 1590 for the SAT exam and between 20 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. West Virginia Wesleyan College admits around 80% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, about 30% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $4,200. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Sports available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the school's http://www.wvwc.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Virginia University Tech offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 1 |
White | 10 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Psychology program at West Virginia University Tech, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
School Psychologists
Description
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Description
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024
Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
Description
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates West Virginia Wesleyan College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, West Virginia Wesleyan College may provide services to students like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
West Virginia University Tech is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (370)
- Basketball (370)
- Football (370)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports