Direct Admission to the Master of Science Behavioral Health Psychology (BHP) Program 

Carroll University applicants interested in a psychology degree can apply for direct admission into the Behavioral Health Psychology (BHP) master's program through our 3+2 or 3+3 pathways. These options allow you to begin graduate coursework while completing your undergraduate degree, and secure a guaranteed seat in the BHP program, provided you meet progression standards.

What Is Direct Admission? 

• Begin graduate-level courses in your third undergraduate year
• Earn your Bachelor’s degree in year 4 and your Master’s degree in year 5
• Best suited for students who can dedicate ~40 hours/week to academics beginning in year 3
• Students may switch to the 3+3 track if needed (note: this extends time to completion)

• Begin graduate courses in your third undergraduate year
• Earn your Bachelor’s degree in year 4 and your Master’s degree in year 6
• Allows time for part-time work, caregiving, or other responsibilities alongside school commitments

Career Outcomes

• Practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor-IT (LPC-IT) in Wisconsin (WI Department of Safety and Professional Services requires that graduates pass the National Counselor Exam and complete 3000 post-graduate supervised hours before practicing independently as a Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC]). 
• Conduct applied behavioral health research
• Apply competitively to PhD or PsyD programs in psychology

Admission Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

How to Apply

1. Apply to Carroll University
2. Indicate Behavioral Health Psychology as your first or second choice program
3. Submit:
   • High school transcript (through 6th semester)
   • Video essay (instructions provided in application portal)

• Students are encouraged to submit both the $200 general deposit and $200 program deposit by March 1 to guarantee a seat.
• After March 1, admission will be offered on a space-available basis.

Accepting Your Direct Admission Offer

• Submit your general admission acceptance and $200 deposit (refundable through May 1)
• Submit your BHP Direct Admission reply form and $200 program deposit (non-refundable)
• Choose your track: 3+2 or 3+3
• Review and sign the Professional Disposition and Progression Standards documents

Progression Standards

• Complete the following emphasis courses: PSY221, PSY201, PSY303, PSY306, PSY309, PSY416 or PSY480, THE400
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA in prerequisite courses: PSY221, PSY201, PSY303, PSY306, PSY309, PSY370, PSY416 or PSY480,
  PSY470
• Earn a grade of B/C or better in:
  • 3+3 students: BHP510, BHP530, BHP515, BHP521
  • 3+2 students: BHP510, BHP595, BHP530, BHP580, BHP540, BHP515, BHP501, BHP520, BHP521, BHP560