Shape Your Future with a Psychology Degree from WKU

Professionally Accredited: Our graduate programs are recognized for their excellence, with accreditations from bodies like the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Built for Licensure: We prepare you for the next step. Our programs are designed to help you qualify for licensure and prepare for key professional exams like the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (ASPPB).

A Career Advantage: Graduate with a highly valued credential, ready for diverse and rewarding employment or advanced graduate study in Kentucky and beyond.

Become a Researcher: Step into our psychology labs early in your program. We offer extensive opportunities for undergraduate students to gain research experience for course credit—no prior experience necessary!

Learn by Doing: Our graduate programs are built around hands-on, applied training. Move from theory to practice through paid internships, clinical practicums, and direct client work using evidence-based methods.

Guided by Experts: Develop your skills under the mentorship of experienced WKU faculty and supervisors who are dedicated practitioner-scholars in their fields.

In-Demand Skills: We equip you with the practical, analytical, and critical thinking skills that employers and top doctoral programs seek.

Serve the Community: Through our strong partnerships, you'll apply your learning in real-world settings and prepare to become a practitioner-scholar who serves the Commonwealth.

Graduate Ready to Succeed: Our alumni successfully secure positions in clinical practice, schools, research, and industry, ready to make an immediate and positive impact on human well-being.