The Online Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychology
Program Summary
Are you ready to build a career in psychology? The fully online post-baccalaureate certificate in psychology is an ideal next step for professionals who earned their bachelor’s degree in another field but now want to pursue a graduate degree in psychology, counseling, or i/o psychology. This certificate ensures that you have the prerequisite courses to apply for these programs and make a positive impact on the world, whether it’s on the clinical side, or in the workplace. Career-changer? This program may be perfect for you.
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Interested transfer students may apply to this program for Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 via the CUNY App. For any questions on your application, contact DLHOnlineCoaching@baruch.cuny.edu.
Program Detail
Students have the option to choose from two tracks:
Industrial-Organizational (I/O)
This focus area explores human behavior in the workplace. Careers in I/O include but are not limited to Coaching and development, corporate trainers, Organizational change leaders, and human resource managers.
Clinical
This focus area explores the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Students will be prepared for careers centered on humanistic concerns and graduate programs in mental health counseling, social work, and related areas.
Admissions Information
- Applicants must have already earned a bachelor’s degree in any major or area of study in order to apply for this program. Note: the bachelor’s does not need to be in psychology.
- Bachelor’s Degrees earned outside of the United States need to be the equivalent of a US undergraduate degree.
Application Requirements
To enroll in upper-level coursework (3000–4000-level courses), students must either transfer in or complete PSY 1001 (General Psychology) and Statistics for Social Sciences at the beginning of the program and earn a grade of C or higher. These courses must have been completed in the last 10 years to be eligible for credit.
Tuition and Fees
Costs for the post-baccalaureate certificate in psychology follow the undergraduate pricing structure on the City University of New York’s tuition and fees page, which can be found in the “senior college tuition” section. The cost is $305 per credit and $3,465 per semester.
Apply to the Program
Interested transfer students may apply to this program for Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 via the CUNY App.
If you have questions about this program in the meantime and would like to speak with someone, you may connect with Taylor Bauer and Olena Wills, Baruch’s online student success coaches, at DLHonlinecoaching@baruch.cuny.edu.
Curriculum
Preliminary Courses
The following courses should ideally be taken before beginning the program, but can be completed during the first semester if needed.
| PSY 1001 should ideally be taken summer prior if not already taken within the past 10 years with a C or better. | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2100 should ideally be taken summer prior if not already taken within the past 10 years years with a C or better. | Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 |
Fall Courses
| PSY 3000 | Career Pathways in Psychology (required) | 1 |
| PSY 3001 | Research Methods in Psychology^ | 4 |
| PSY 3056 | Social Psychology^ | 3 |
| PSY 3055 or PSY 3181 | Psychopathology
(required if interested in Clinical/Counseling track^ or Industrial/Organizational Psychology track^) |
3 |
| PSY 3081 | Cognitive Psychology^ | 3 |
| CREDIT TOTAL | 14 |
Spring Courses
| PSY 4000 (optional) | Preparation for Graduate Study in Psychology (optional) | (1) |
For students focused on a Clinical/Counseling Track (also Developmental)
| PSY 3059 or 3060 | Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence *^ or Developmental Psychology: Adult *^ | 3 |
| PSY 3064 | Personality and Individual Differences | 3 |
| PSY 4012 | Evolution of Modern Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 4039 | Psychopathology of Childhood | 3 |
For students focused on a I/O Track
| PSY 4181 | Advanced Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3067 | Psychology of Motivation and Learning | 3 |
| PSY 4010 | Diversity in the Workplace | 3 |
| PSY 4012 | Evolution of Modern Psychology | 3 |
| CREDIT TOTAL | 12 (13) |
^ courses being developed for CUNY/Baruch Psychology online degree completion
* Students may not take both PSY 3059 and PSY 3060 to fulfill the core requirement
Curriculum Highlight
PSY 3000– Career Pathways in Psychology
In this course, students will learn the steps required for success in the program, finding employment in the field of psychology, and preparing to apply to graduate school. Students will explore their career interests and learn the value of participating in scientific research, student organizations and activities, and internship opportunities in psychology. Students will also develop a career plan portfolio, which will include a summary of their professional interests and skills assessment, a course plan for their certificate program at Baruch, a professional resume or CV, a professional cover letter and personal statement, and an action plan to pursue their goals. Upon successfully completing this course, students will have the tools to make the most of their studies and know the steps required for pursuing their professional goals in psychology and related fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Academic Transcripts: Transcripts of all postsecondary coursework at a college or university where six or more credits were attempted must be submitted.
Please note: If you have received your degree from a foreign institution it may be required for you to obtain an official transcript evaluation. Typically, evaluations from any evaluators that are a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) are accepted. Most of our applicants typically use WES, The Evaluation Company -TEC (formerly known as SpanTran), or IEE however any approved NACES is allowed and the applicant should select a service that is right for them.
- PSY 1001 (General Psychology)
- MTH 1007, MTH 1023, MTH 1030, MTH 2000, MTH 2001, MTH 2003, MTH 2009, MTH 2205, MTH 2206, MTH 2207, MTH 2610 or any MTH course at the 3000- level or above
- PSY 2100 (Statistics for Behavioral Sciences), BIO/ENV 2100, or STA 2000 (completion of one of the mathematics courses listed above is a prerequisite for enrollment in these courses).Please note that only MTH 1007 is offered in a fully online format and it requires an in-person final exam. PSY 1001 and PSY 2100 are offered regularly in a fully online format.
Please be advised that only MTH 1007 is offered in a fully online format and it requires an in-person final exam. PSY 1001 and PSY 2100 are offered regularly in a fully online format.
Note: Students who wish to enroll in the statistics course (PSY 2100/STA 2000/BIO-ENV 2100), must have the math program requirement for that course (Placement into precalculus or higher or completion of one of the following courses: MTH 1007, MTH 1023, MTH 1030, MTH 2000, MTH 2001, MTH 2003, MTH 2009, MTH 2205, MTH 2206, MTH 2207, MTH 2610 or any MTH course at the 3000- level or above). If you know you’re missing the above MTH requirement, please contact Taylor Bauer and Olena Wills, Baruch’s online student success coaches, at DLHonlinecoaching@baruch.cuny.edu.
