Dr. Clarence Rohrbaugh, Chair
Department of Behavioral Science
College of Liberal Arts
Room 105 HB
Phone: 304.367.4669
FAX: 304.367.4785
E-Mail: crohrbaugh1@fairmontstate.edu
OVERVIEW OF THE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
Psychology is the science that deals with the study of behavior. The Psychology Program at FSU has been developed to provide a strong foundation of applied and theoretical knowledge for those students anticipating either future graduate training or immediate employment. All General Psychology majors are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours which allows the student to develop a broad knowledge base within the discipline. Students may also pursue additional coursework in the areas of Community, Industrial and Forensic Psychology.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS
Students with a B.S. degree in psychology are eligible for a variety of entry-level positions in the areas of education, business, management, advertising, government, health-care, criminal justice and sales. A variety of psychology majors also pursue advanced degrees in such areas as Clinical, Educational or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Vocational and Guidance Counseling, Rehabilitation, Industrial Relations, Law, and Medicine.
