Baker College

What you'll study

The program requires 60 credit hours of major and psychology electives, 30 hours of general education, and 30 additional elective credits. Instruction covers core areas such as counseling theories, research methods, clinical methods in mental health and applied therapies. The degree includes a required 160-hour work experience to provide practical exposure.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSY 2010) – background, theory and process of CBT; maladaptive thought patterns and CBT approaches to issues like fear, anger, addiction, anxiety and depression.
• Theories of Counseling (PSY 2410) – survey of what counselors do, qualities of effective counseling, major modern counseling theories and consideration of legal, ethical and cross-cultural issues.
• Personality Psychology (PSY 3550) – examination of major personality theories and studies, individual differences and analysis of personality indicators (course noted as exclusive to the online BS program).

Entry requirements

The published course text does not list specific admission criteria. The program is structured as a traditional bachelor’s degree and can be completed full time in four years; part-time study and transfer credit options are available and academic advisors can assist with planning.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of roles in mental health support, social services, education, human resources, marketing and related areas. Typical entry-level job titles mentioned include case manager, rehabilitation specialist and behavioral health technician. Licensure as a clinical psychologist or counselor generally requires graduate education and supervised clinical experience beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not specify named scholarships. Prospective students should explore Baker College financial aid options, institutional scholarships, and external grants or employer tuition assistance; advisors at the college can help identify funding routes and estimate costs based on delivery mode (on-campus or online).