AREA OF STUDY
Behavioral Health Sciences
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Counselors, psychotherapists, social workers, clinical psychologists, health educators and other behavioral health professionals will be in high demand over the next decade. Our students are career changers looking to complete undergraduate course prerequisites or enhance their applications for graduate or professional schools.
She Understood the Assignment
Apr 25, 2022
Admit it: When you read the title of this blog, you begin to bop your head and sway your shoulders as if you’re listening to the...
The Road to Becoming a School Psychologist
Feb 10, 2022
The switch from attending a private elementary school in L.A. to a public high school had deep reverberations for Post-Baccalaureate...
Discovering a Psychology Passion Is a Profession
Oct 19, 2021
Having always been a keen observer and a sensitive and empathetic person, Karishma Bajaj’s career path to psychology is not...
How Life Experiences Can Shape a Career Shift
Sep 24, 2021
For many, just the thought of changing their career path can be both scary—no matter which stage in their career they might...
Empathy is Key to Understanding Mental Health
Sep 22, 2021
Our field is ever-changing. As we gain new insights, the study and practice of abnormal psychology remains mysterious, dynamic and...
Helping Youth Through Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Nov 2, 2020
“Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is the most studied psychotherapy that we have,” says Behavioral Health Sciences instructor...
Focus on the Positive
Gabi Galvin’s career push came from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
She was working for Twentyeight Health, “a mission-driven...
Is an Online Post-Baccalaureate Program for Psychology Careers Right for You?
Location, location, location—that’s not always a requirement when you’re looking at schools to further your education. Living...
To Make a Positive Impact in Mental Health
When she finally decided to pursue graduate school for psychology, Lisell Perez-Rogers turned to UC Berkeley Extension's...