The overall objective of the psychology program is to assist in meeting the increasing manpower needs of the Caribbean in two critical and expanding occupational areas – the delivery of human services and the development, exchange and processing of information. The specific objectives of the major are two-fold. The first is to provide the appropriate curriculum and the critical skills that will enable psychology graduates to qualify for entry-level professional positions in human services and information services such as research and the management and analysis of data.
The second is to provide the program’s participants with a multicultural perspective on human perception, thinking and behavior along with the conceptual and practical skills needed to work effectively in multicultural settings. A comprehensive program provides a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of psychology as well as an insight into the practical work involved in being a psychologist.
The psychology program is offered on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the St. Thomas Campus. The University of the Virgin Islands Department of Psychology offers the following academic programs:
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| Dean | Kimarie Engerman, PhD |
| Department Chair | Sheena Walker, PhD |
| Administrative Specialist | Debbie Joseph |
