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Counseling and
Psychology Professions
Build the foundation for a career in
counseling and psychology with
UC Berkeley Extension. The U.S. Department
of Labor forecasts more than a half-million job
openings in the next decade in the health and
helping professions: counseling, psychotherapy,
social work, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing
and health education. By starting your coursework
with UC Berkeley Extension, you are poised to
seize these growing opportunities in the field.
Designed for career changers with bachelor’s
degrees, the Post-Baccalaureate Program
for Counseling and Psychology Professions is
ideal if you need to complete undergraduate
course prerequisites or if you want to become
more competitive for graduate or professional
school in counseling and psychology. The
curriculum comprises a range of upper-division
psychology courses that are required or strongly
recommended by graduate and professional
schools in social work, counseling and psychology.
Courses prepare you for the academic challenges
ahead, as well as for what you can expect as a
working mental health professional.
The program also offers you guidance in initiating
the graduate school application process. With
UC Berkeley Extension’s Post-Baccalaureate
Program for Counseling and Psychology
Professions, you’re prepared for a wide range
of mental health programs and to begin your
career in the helping professions.
Post-Baccalaureate Program for
Counseling and
Psychology Professions
Required Courses
6 Required Courses
12 Semester Units, 2.4 ceu
204 Hours of Instruction
PROGRAM BENEFITS
◽Pay-per-course format to
fit your time and budget
◽Priority enrollment in
high-demand courses
Counseling and Psychology as a
Career Option PSYCH 1021 (1.8 ceu)
◽
Investigate the career opportunities and training and
licensing options for mental health professionals.
◽Support
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
◽Composite reference
guidance in planning a
program of study
for the
graduate school
application process
X140*
Gain perspective on biological, physical, cognitive,
emotional, linguistic, sociocultural and spiritual changes
across the life span.
letter available
on request
Psychology of Personality PSYCH X176*
Explore personality psychology, the study of normal and exceptional
personalities, and the processes that define them.
Abnormal Psychology PSYCH X146*
Study the dynamics and prevention of abnormal behavior, including
neuroses, psychoses, character disorders and other abnormal
personality patterns.
Research Methods in Psychology X106*
Learn methods of designing, collecting, analyzing and interpreting
data using examples from a variety of specialty areas in psychology.
Career Seminar in Counseling and Psychology PSYCH 1009 (0.6 ceu)
Decide where to apply to graduate or professional school, and get
support in preparing your application requirements.
*On approval, these courses may be substituted with another
psychology course. They are also available in classroom or online
format. See the Web for details.
Learn More
Prerequisites for Admission
A bachelor’s degree is required for the Post-Baccalaureate
Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions.
Curriculum Requirements
The curriculum comprises 4 academic credit courses and
2 workshops for a total of 12 semester units and 2.4 ceu
(204 hours of instruction).
All coursework must be completed within
three years of registering for the program.
However, requirements may be updated
based on new developments in the field
of study; we recommend completing the
curriculum in a timely fashion.
You can enroll in courses and register for
the program at extension.berkeley.edu/
spos/psychologyprofessions.html.
extension.berkeley.edu/spos/psychologyprofessions.html
Successful Outcomes
“As someone who was not a psychology undergrad, I am so glad this program exists. It
includes all of the prerequisites for most psychology graduate programs, so I am able
to take care of all my class requirements before applying to graduate school.”
—A lexandra Corpora, Post-Baccalaureate Program
for Counseling and Psychology Professions Student
“The Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions introduced me to a wide array of talented instructors and students and prepared me for
graduate school. I was extremely happy with the structure of the courses; knowledge
of the instructors; and the workload, which afforded me the ability to work full-time
and still take classes.”
—J ustin Kumar, Post-Baccalaureate Program
for Counseling and Psychology Professions Graduate
Practical Preparation
“We strongly support this kind of rigorous academic preparation among adult students planning to change careers and apply to competitive U.S. professional schools
and graduate programs in psychology and counseling. UC Berkeley Extension recruits
excellent instructors and offers solid advising to students in this excellent program.”
—Richard Ivry, PH.D., UC Berkeley Department of Psychology
professor and chair
“The Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions offers
great opportunities for individuals in many stages of their education and career journey. As an instructor in the program, I have very much enjoyed teaching and advising
UC Berkeley Extension students who are both eager adult learners and seriously
considering a career change.”
—Richard Chiovarelli, PSY.D., Post-Baccalaureate Program
for Counseling and Psychology Professions Instructor
Completion Requirements
You must take all credit courses for a letter grade. To receive the
Award of Completion, you must maintain an overall minimum 3.0
grade point average, with a grade of C or better in each course.
How to Register for This Specialized Program of Study
To register for the Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and
Psychology Professions, submit the form at extension.berkeley.edu/
cert/register.html, along with the nonrefundable program registration
fee. You must also submit an official, sealed transcript from an
accredited undergraduate institution verifying that you earned a
baccalaureate degree. Mail the official transcript to:
Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions
UC Berkeley Extension
1995 University Ave., Suite 110
Berkeley, CA 94704­-7000
You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the PostBaccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions.
Value of a UC Berkeley Extension Specialized
Program of Study
As the continuing education arm of the University of California,
Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension is a respected provider of adult
and professional education. Fulfilling the requirements for a
UC Berkeley Extension specialized program of study reflects the
successful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth sequence of courses.
Learn More
For additional information about the Post-Baccalaureate Program for
Counseling and Psychology Professions, visit extension.berkeley.edu/
spos/psychologyprofessions.html, email [email protected]
or call (510) 643-3883.
Register Now extension.berkeley.edu/spos/psychologyprofessions.html
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