Bachelors - Psychology: Mental Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Southern New Hampshire University's online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health program offers you a broad overview of several areas of psychology, including human growth and development across the lifespan, learning, personality, intelligence, individual and group behavior, behavioral deviation, abnormal behavior, memory, and cognitive psychology. You can develop skills in experimental, survey, case-history, and co-relational research methods. Concentration coursework examines the philosophy of helping professions in psychology, sociology, and human services, and introduces you to psychometric techniques of testing and assessment. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in a community-based service organization for a semester.

What Are the Prerequisites?

As a potential applicant to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health program, you should be interested in developing an understanding of psychological principles and their application in social and organizational situations. All applicants to Southern New Hampshire University programs must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

What Are the Course Requirements?

To earn the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health from Southern New Hampshire University, you must complete eight core skills courses, nine core knowledge courses, seven psychology courses, four psychology electives, and four concentration courses.

Psychology Major Courses

Course Code	Course Name
PSY 108	Introduction to Psychology
PSY 211	Human Growth and Development
PSY 215	Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSY 216	Psychology of Personality
PSY 224	Research Methods
PSY 305	Cognitive Psychology
PSY 444	Senior Seminar in Psychology
PSY ELE	Four Psychology Electives

Mental Health Concentration Courses

Course Code	Course Name
PSY 291	Experiential Learning Practicum
PSY 315	Counseling Process and Techniques
PSY 335	Assessment & Testing
PSY 443	Internship in Psychology (3-6 credits)

B.A./B.S. Core Skills Courses

Course Code	Course Name
ENG 120	College Composition I
ENG 200	Sophomore Seminar
IT 100	Introduction to Information Technology
COM 212	Public Speaking
SNHU 303	SNHU Experience: Life After SNHU*
SNHU 404	SNHU Experience: General Education Capstone*
	*Or one free elective for Online and On location students and transfers with 15+ credits.
Choose two of the following:
MAT 101	Culinary Mathematics (Culinary Majors Only)
MAT 106	Math for Elementary Education I (Education Majors Only)
MAT 130	Applied Finite Math
MAT 140	Precalculus
MAT 200	Mathematics for the Humanities
MAT 210	Calculus I
MAT 230	Discrete Mathematics
MAT 240	Applied Statistics
MAT ELE	Mathematics Elective Based on School

B.A./B.S. Core Knowledge Courses

Course Code	Course Name
Choose one of the following:
FAS 201	Introduction to Humanities I
FAS 202	Introduction to Humanities II
FAS 223	Appreciation and History of Music
FAS 340	Modern Art
FAS 370	American Art
Choose one of the following:
HIS 109	Western Civilization I
HIS 110	Western Civilization II
HIS 113	United States History I
HIS 114	United States History II
Choose one	200 level Literature Elective
Choose one of the following:
PHL 210	Introduction to Western Philosophy
PHL 212	Introduction to Ethics
PHL 214	Logic, Language and Argumentation
PHL 230	Religions of the World
Choose one	Science Elective (not SCI 215)
Choose four (4) other electives:
Social and Behavioral Science Elective	(ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC)*
	*No more than two of these four in the same discipline

What Could I Do After Graduation?

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health program, you could be prepared for entry-level positions in psychology, and any other profession that you can apply your understanding of human behavior and interpersonal relationship building skills to. Positions you could pursue include:

• Mental Health Counselor
• Human Resources Manager
• Social Case Worker
• Recruiter

Advanced Degrees

Completing the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health program can prepare you for graduate studies in psychology. A master's degree in psychology and licensure is required to become a practicing psychologist. Depending on your professional interests and goals, you may choose master's degree programs such as:

• Master of Science in Community Mental Health
• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
• Master of Arts in Psychology
• Master of Social Work