Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health — In Person
If you are driven to understand how cognitive, behavioral, personality and social factors influence mental health and illness, the BA in Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health program is designed for you. Located in a city home to the World Health Organization (WHO), Webster Geneva’s Mental Health emphasis explores the biological, social and cultural underpinnings of well-being, preparing you for a meaningful career in the helping professions and mental health-oriented fields (e.g., counseling, nursing, psychology, social work).
You will dive deeper into causes and treatments, using scientific reasoning to interpret and design research while applying high ethical standards. A major in psychology at Webster Geneva also gives you the opportunity to study the "great controversies" — nature vs. nurture, free will, and the mind-brain dichotomy — within a clinical and cross-cultural framework. Whether you are curious about how we see the world or how to support individuals through trauma, this program transforms your interest into actionable clinical skills.
Move beyond general psychology to study specialized topics such as psychological disorders, personality theory and applied learning theory. Gain a sophisticated understanding of human development and motivational processes.
Join our Psychology and Society Group. Our faculty and students collaborate on high-interest research strands including Stress, Trauma and Well-being; Mobility, Migration and Refugees; and Development and Family Dynamics. Work alongside practitioners who are experts in trauma recovery, mindfulness and family dynamics. Their real-world experience in clinical settings informs every lecture.
Geneva is a center for humanitarian aid. Our curriculum emphasizes human rights and ethics, ensuring you graduate as a socially responsible global citizen ready to enter the workforce or top-tier graduate programs.
Meet Julia Sader, a clinical psychologist at the University Hospital in Geneva. Sader holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Webster Geneva Campus, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with Departmental Honors. She also served as president of the Psychology Club at Geneva.
After Webster, she received a MSc in Developmental Psychology. She is currently completing a PhD in Medical Education.
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Sader: I'm Julia Sader, a clinical psychologist at the HUG, so it’s the University Hospital in Geneva, and I’m currently completing my PhD in medical education at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. I’ll be defending my viva in December.
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Sader: Well, I’d say mostly it’s linked to the multicultural aspect that came at Webster. I really enjoyed the small classes, the fact that you could really spend time with faculty, ask questions at the end of a course, or have meetings when you are not sure about a certain paper or course material, and so on and so forth. So I’d say the small classes was one of the biggest takeaways that stayed with me.
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Sader: The fact that you can choose courses outside of my major. I ended up doing a minor in Philosophy, and I never thought I would, but I was really interested in philosophy, in general. And that really aligned well with psychology. Also, I enjoyed taking studio acting. It was kind of nice to do something different and meet students that I wouldn’t have met if I hadn’t done those classes.
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Sader: Well, my journey after graduation was quite smooth. I applied to several universities in the U.K. and was accepted to a few. I decided to go University College London, where I did a Master’s of Science in Developmental Psychology. And that was really a great. It made sense. Coming from Webster going there. The English language, obviously, but also the multicultural diversity that was also in London.
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Sader: I stayed here five years. I have quite a few memories. I was the president of the Psych Club, and I really enjoyed the different charity events that we could take part of. I really enjoyed the fact that we could also include faculty in those events. We did a few interesting ones. The one that really stayed with me was we had a like "Puppy Day" at the school just before exams. So we had puppies that came over so that students could have a break from studying and spend time with puppies to relieve their stress. So that was lovely.
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Sader: Take your time. Enjoy. Take it in. Remember where you are. You’re in Geneva. There’s so many links you can make in Geneva by going through this campus. So don’t hesitate to go to Career Services. They were a great help for me for my CV, for my presence online, LinkedIn, understanding all of those important steps that come after graduating. So I’d say, yeah, take it all in but plan ahead.
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Geneva’s unique landscape — featuring organizations like the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders — offers unparalleled opportunities for mental health psychology students. We provide the guidance necessary to secure practical experience and internships that are vital for applications to top-tier graduate programs in counseling or social work.
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Most graduates of our Psychology with an Emphasis in Mental Health BA program continue their education in graduate programs in psychology, counseling, social work, medical professions and other fields. This degree is an ideal stepping stone for those aiming for professional licensure. Graduates often pursue careers or further study as:
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