Psychology and Public Health

Advance Your Career in Human Behavior and Health

The Psychology program at WSU Vancouver prepares students for high-demand careers through foundational coursework and hands-on professional development. As a premier student resource, the program hosts the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree and the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science: Personnel Psychology and Human Resource degree. This comprehensive curriculum provides a versatile background for graduates entering fields such as human resources, education, sales, government service, and the service or health industries. Students seeking a competitive edge can also leverage these programs as a launchpad for advanced education in clinical practice and research.

At WSU Vancouver, students access distinct academic resources rarely available at larger public universities. Small class sizes foster personalized learning environments where faculty members actively welcome undergraduate students to collaborate on current research projects. Beyond the classroom, students gain practical experience through community internships that build critical workplace skills. The structured curriculum balances breadth of knowledge, requiring core courses in statistics and research methodology alongside specialized options in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, social and organizational psychology, and clinical and counseling psychology.