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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:
- Describe major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Interpret basic psychological research and phenomena by implementing scientific reasoning.
- Discuss psychological and behavioral processes in mental health and illness.
- Build and enhance relationships with patients while maintaining high ethical standards.
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.
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.
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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.
Your Bridge to Impactful Outcomes
By successfully completing the BS in Psychology from Webster, you will have the foundation, research skills, and data analysis expertise to succeed in graduate and post-graduate programs in psychology or counseling. You will need to pursue a graduate degree before obtaining professional licensure in these fields.
Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals
We’re Here to Help
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.
- Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
- Tutors and other academic support staff can help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.
- A global education broadens your perspective and gives you both the knowledge and experience to thrive, no matter where you are.
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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