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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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.
Register below to receive more information about the fully online post-baccalaureate certificate in psychology, which launches in Fall 2026.
Admissions Information
- Applicants must 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.
- Admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology is fall entry only.
- Bachelor’s Degrees earned outside of the United States need to be the equivalent of a US undergraduate degree.
- Applicants are expected to have taken General Psychology and Statistics for the Social Sciences prior to entering the post-bac program. Students are expected to have taken the course in the past ten years and earned a grade of B- or better.
- Applicants who have not taken General Psychology and Statistics for the Social Sciences can reach out to admissions for information on how to complete these requirements.
Application Requirements
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Curriculum
Prerequisites
| PSY 1001 should be taken summer prior if not already taken within the past 10 years with B- or better | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2100 should be taken summer prior if not already taken within the past 10 years years with B- 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.
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