University of California, Berkeley - Extension
Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychology
Berkeley, USA
Postgraduate Certificate
DURATION
18 semesters
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
The program develops comprehensive knowledge of psychology, including theories across the field and the ethical, individual, and sociocultural issues affecting psychological practice and understanding. Students choose courses totaling 18 semester units from psychology, public health, and science offerings. The program is designed to prepare students for graduate and professional programs such as M.A., M.S., M.S.W., Psy.D., Ph.D., and Ed.D. programs, as well as career development, career changes, or advancement in a current role. Career changers may need to complete General Psychology (PSYCH XBW1) for graduate-school application requirements. The program can be completed entirely online.
Students choose courses from psychology, public health, and science offerings to complete a total of 18 semester units. The curriculum is customizable and intended to align with academic interests, professional goals, graduate-school preparation, career changes, or career advancement. The optional Award of Completion requires completion of the requirements within three years of registering. The program includes online Live Online, Start Anytime, and Fixed-Date course formats.
No program-specific scholarship or funding opportunity is listed. The page states that there is no tuition per semester; students pay course fees for the classes in which they enroll for the upcoming semester. The estimated total cost is $6,250, including the registration fee and 18 semester units, while course materials are excluded and course fees may change.
The program prepares students to pursue graduate and professional programs in psychology, including M.A., M.S., M.S.W., Psy.D., Ph.D., and Ed.D. programs. It also supports career development, career changes, and advancement within a current role in psychology and behavioral health sciences.