The bachelor's degree in psychology is ideal for students seeking a strong theoretical foundation in the field of psychology. Students have the option to pursue a bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, or BA with emphasis in mental heath.
The bachelor of science (BS) in psychology is designed to provide the biological, cognitive, personality, and social contexts for understanding the behavior of individuals throughout their lifespan. Students who successfully complete the BS in psychology will have the foundation, research skills, and data analysis expertise to succeed in a MA/PhD psychology graduate program (e.g. clinical psychology, experimental psychology, etc.).
Students graduating with a bachelor of science (BS) in psychology will need to pursue a graduate degree before they are able to obtain professional licensure. Students are encouraged to check entrance requirements for any post-graduate programs prior to finishing their BS at Webster in the event they need to take additional coursework.