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BA in Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health

Build Foundational Mental Health Skills

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4 Years
Time to Completion
$460
Cost Per Credit Hour
120
Credit Hours Required

Lay a foundation for future study and licensure

If your long-term goal is to become a licensed psychiatrist or mental health counselor, start by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health from Webster University.

By exploring cognitive, behavioral, personality, and social factors involved with mental health and illness, you will equip yourself with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to excel in graduate and post-graduate study and obtain licensure.

Guiding you toward an impactful career

Built for aspiring helpers

This program is designed for those who desire to make a difference in people’s lives as a mental health professional. While the skills learned in this bachelor’s program are useful and applicable, you must obtain a graduate degree before you are able to obtain professional licensure.

Dive deeper into mental health causes and treatments

As you progress through the program, you’ll examine the human mind and human behavior with a mental health lens. When you graduate, you can expect to:

Skill-building courses

You must complete a total of 120 credit hours to earn your Psychology BA with a Mental Health Emphasis, including the 48 required credit hours listed below.

Core Courses
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Applied Learning Theory OR Cognitive Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • Careers in Psychology
  • Introduction to Counseling OR Introduction to the Helping Professions
  • Introduction to Measurement and Statistics
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Lifespan Development OR Child Psychology OR Adolescent Psychology OR Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
  • Personality Theory
  • Psychology and Ethics
  • Social Psychology
  • Sophomore Assessment
  • Senior Assessment
  • Senior Capstone: History, Philosophy, and Systems of Psychology
  • Three Psychology Electives

At least two of the following:
  • Community Psychology
  • Drug and Chemical Dependency
  • Health Psychology
  • Human Sexuality
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychological Tests and Measurements

Pursue a dual degree

Enter the helping professions faster with Webster’s 3+2 program. Earn both your BA in Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health and MA in Counseling in as few as 5.5 years.

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Prepare for a helping career

Many positions in the fields of psychology and counseling require additional education beyond this degree. Webster graduates who have gone on to a master’s and licensure have secured positions like clinical psychologist, mental health counselor, social worker, and others.

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Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your BA in Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health with us.

An education nationally recognized for quality

Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health from Webster, an independent, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Learn from experts

Combine theory and practice as you work alongside faculty members with professional experience in psychology and counseling. They serve as mentors who are willing and eager to support your career goals.

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