As a psychology major at WMU, students will study general psychology, behavior analysis and child psychology before moving into theory and methods courses that serve as the foundation to WMU's natural-science approach to psychology. Beginning with the fall 2021 semester, this program also will be available fully online. While WMU doesn't offer specialized degrees, students are able to customize the program to fit their interests and goals. Elective courses may be concentrated in one of several areas including, among others:

  • Child psychology
  • Clinical psychology and counseling
  • Organizational psychology
  • Management of health-related behaviors
  • Drug use and abuse