<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>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. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>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. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>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. </p> <p><u>Psychology Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>PSY 108</td><td> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 211</td><td> Human Growth and Development</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 215</td><td> Psychology of Abnormal Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 216</td><td> Psychology of Personality</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 224</td><td> Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 305</td><td> Cognitive Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 444</td><td> Senior Seminar in Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY ELE</td><td> Four Psychology Electives</td></tr> </table><p><u>Mental Health Concentration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>PSY 291</td><td> Experiential Learning Practicum</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 315</td><td> Counseling Process and Techniques</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 335</td><td> Assessment &amp; Testing</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 443</td><td> Internship in Psychology (3-6 credits)</td></tr> </table><p><u>B.A./B.S. Core Skills Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 120</td><td> College Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 200</td><td> Sophomore Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 100</td><td> Introduction to Information Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>COM 212</td><td> Public Speaking</td></tr> <tr><td>SNHU 303</td><td> SNHU Experience: Life After SNHU*</td></tr> <tr><td>SNHU 404</td><td> SNHU Experience: General Education Capstone*</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>*Or one free elective for Online and On location students and transfers with 15+ credits.</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose two of the following: </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MAT 101</td><td> Culinary Mathematics (Culinary Majors Only)</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 106</td><td> Math for Elementary Education I (Education Majors Only)</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 130</td><td> Applied Finite Math</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 140</td><td> Precalculus</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 200</td><td> Mathematics for the Humanities</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 210</td><td> Calculus I</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 230</td><td> Discrete Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 240</td><td> Applied Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT ELE</td><td> Mathematics Elective Based on School</td></tr> </table><p><u>B.A./B.S. Core Knowledge Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>Choose one of the following: </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>FAS 201</td><td> Introduction to Humanities I</td></tr> <tr><td>FAS 202</td><td> Introduction to Humanities II</td></tr> <tr><td>FAS 223</td><td> Appreciation and History of Music</td></tr> <tr><td>FAS 340</td><td> Modern Art</td></tr> <tr><td>FAS 370</td><td> American Art</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose one of the following: </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>HIS 109</td><td> Western Civilization I</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 110</td><td> Western Civilization II</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 113</td><td> United States History I</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 114</td><td> United States History II</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose one </td><td> 200 level Literature Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose one of the following: </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PHL 210</td><td> Introduction to Western Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>PHL 212</td><td> Introduction to Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>PHL 214</td><td> Logic, Language and Argumentation</td></tr> <tr><td>PHL 230</td><td> Religions of the World</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose one </td><td> Science Elective (not SCI 215)</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose four (4) other electives: </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Social and Behavioral Science Elective </td><td> (ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC)*</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>*No more than two of these four in the same discipline</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>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: </p> <ul><li>Mental Health Counselor </li><li>Human Resources Manager </li><li>Social Case Worker </li><li>Recruiter </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>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: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Community Mental Health </li><li>Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology </li><li>Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology </li><li>Master of Arts in Psychology </li><li>Master of Social Work</li></ul>