Psychology Degree Programs

As a special branch of science, psychology deals with the mental processes and behavioral functioning of the human psyche. Hence, the task of a psychologist is to study human and animal thought, motives, reactions, feelings and tendencies. They endeavor to improve and cure behavioral abnormalities through counseling without administering medication. Therefore, more than a medical degree, psychologists need a genuine desire to help improve the quality of life of others.

However, a successful psychologist has to study in specialized fields of psychology such as social psychology, child psychology, occupational psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology etc. to teach or do research in the future. Aspiring psychologists could take up online courses in psychology at the undergraduate, Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. Moreover, option of pursuing Professional Certificates is also available.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree would equip students with an overview of research, clinical history and methodologies. Both the Master of Science and Master of Social Work degrees are best for students wanting to take up to private practice and clinical work. PhD is also meant for high-end clinical practice and research. A professional psychiatrist must earn his Doctor of Medicine distinction for better career opportunities. A psychologist’s remuneration and career options would depend on the specialization and area of work.

After completing their online degree programs in psychology, candidates can pursue career scopes in various branches such as organizational psychology, social services, marriage and family therapy, education psychology, sports psychology. Besides these, candidates could also seek prestigious and responsible posts for psychologists such as clinical psychologist, counseling psychologist, school psychologist, developmental psychologists, forensic psychologist, sports psychologist etc.

Salary Information and Job Prospects

According to the predictions of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for clinical, counseling, and school psychologists holding a degree in the mental health field of psychology is set to increase 11% over the next ten years. Due to the expanding domain of health care, the importance of psychology is being increasingly felt in schools and clinics, leading to a fast paced growth rate of jobs in the filed of psychology. Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists can expect a median salary of $39,010-$108,670.

Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment & Wages database.

Featured Psychology Schools & Programs

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  Campus

  Ashford University Online

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  • BA/Social Sciences/Sociology

  • BA/Health Care Studies/Sociology

  • BA/Sociology

  • BA/Health and Human Services/Long-Term Care Management

  • BA/Health and Human Services- No specialization

  • BA/Organizational Mgmt./Psychology

  • BA/Health Care Studies/Psychology

  • BA/Psychology

  • BA/Social Sciences/Psychology

  • BA/Applied Behavioral Science

  

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  Campus

  UOP

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  • AA/Psychology

  • AA/Human Services Management

  • BS in Psychology

  • BS in Human Services/Management

  • MS in Psychology

  

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  Campus

  Keiser University Graduate School

  Program

  • Master of Science in Psychology

  • PhD in Psychology

  

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  Campus

  Kaplan University Online

  Program

  • BSPY - Substance Abuse

  • BSPY - Child Development

  • BS in Psychology

  • BSPY - Applied Behavioral Analysis

  • MSPY - Applied Behavioral Analysis

  • MS in Educational Psychology

  • MS in Psychology

  • MSPY - Addictions

  • MS in Educational Psychology

  • MSPY - General Psychology

  

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  Campus

  Walden University Online

  Program

  • Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate/Online Teaching

  • Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate/Clinical Child Psychology

  • MS/Clinical Psychology/Counseling

  • MS/Clinical Psychology/General

  • MS/Clinical Research Admin./General

  • MS/Psychology/Educational Psychology

  • MS/Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling/Forensic Counseling

  • MS/Psychology/Organizational Psychology & Nonprofit Mgmt.

  • MS/Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling/General

  • MS/Psychology/Health Psychology

  • MS/Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling/Trauma & Crisis

  • MS/Psychology/Applied Psychology

  • MS/Mental Health Counseling/General

  • MS/Psychology/Program Evaluation & Research

  • MS/Psychology/Media Psychology

  • MS/Psychology/Organizational Psychology

  • MS/Psychology/Terrorism & Security

  • MS/Psychology/Leadership Development & Coaching

  • MS/Psychology/Social Psychology

  • MS/Psychology/General

  • MS/Psychology/Psychology, Public Admin. & Social Change

  • MS/Psychology/Crisis Mgmt. & Response

  • MS/Psychology/Psychology of Culture

  • MS/Mental Health Counseling/Trauma & Crisis Counseling

  • MS/Career Counseling/ General

  • MS/Mental Health Counseling/Forensic Counseling

  

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  Campus

  University of the Rockies Online

  Program

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Organizational Diversity Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Human Services: Not-for-Profit Management Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Mental Health Administration Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Organizational Leadership Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Career Management and Counseling Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Human Services

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Criminology and Justice Studies

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Sports and Performance Psychology Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Mediation and Conflict Resolution Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Non-Profit Management Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Human Services: Mental Health Administration Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Health and Wellness Psychology Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: Educational Leadership Specialization

  • Master of Arts in Psychology: General Psychology Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Criminology and Justice Studies

  • Doctor of Psychology: Educational Leadership Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Health and Wellness Psychology Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Organizational Diversity Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Mediation and Conflict Resolution Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Non-Profit Management Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Sports and Performance Psychology Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Organizational Leadership Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Mental Health Administration Specialization

  • Doctor of Psychology: Business Psychology Specialization

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development and Leadership

  

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  Campus

  Keiser University eCampus Online

  Program

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

  • Master of Science in Psychology

  

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  Campus

  South University Online

  Program

  • Psychology (BA)

  

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  Campus

  Penn Foster

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  • Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Child Psychology

  

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  Campus

  Ashworth College

  Program

  • Intro to Psychology

  • Sport Psychology