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Online BA in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health

Bachelor's: Are you a registered nurse, or plan to complete requirements for US state nursing licensure within the next 3 months? Please note that applicants for the MSN program must hold a registered nursing license
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Develop a deeper understanding of psychological well-being and the factors that influence it with a BA in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health from Southern New Hampshire University.

Program benefits include:

  • Median annual salary of $49,710 for mental health counselors1
  • 18% projected job growth for mental health counselors through 20321
  • Multiple term starts throughout the year - complete your degree at your own pace
  • 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
  • One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation

Courses may include:
Mental Health and Society, Counseling Process and Techniques and Assessment and Testing. Request degree information now.

Note: This program does not lead directly to licensure.

Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, not on SNHU graduate outcomes, and do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm (viewed Nov. 15, 2023). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth. Note that an advanced degree and licensure is required to become a mental health counselor.