Psychology Degree Programs

Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviors. If you are interested in understanding why people do the things they do and helping them become the best they can, then you may decide to become a psychologist! Psychologists provide mental health services in clinics, counseling centers, hospitals, schools, and individual or group practices. They interview patients, provide diagnostic testing, and may offer individual, family or group psychotherapy. continued below »

Schools providing courses Online:

Ashford University offers a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology degree program. With a focus on the study of human behavior and mental processes, students learn research methods, physiological psychology, and psychotherapy. Coursework also includes child and adult development, theoretical concepts of life and learning, social psychology, and more.

Walden University offers a M.S. in Psychology degree program and a Ph.D. in Psychology degree program. Specializations offered include Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research and Evaluation, Health, Organizational, and School. These programs are designed to prepare students to excel in today's health care settings, global industries, and private practices.

Capella University Online offers a Master of Science in Psychology degree program and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Psychology degree program. The Ph.D program is designed to provide students with the skills they need to work successfully in psychological settings that include administration, teaching, consulting, coaching, research, management, and more.

Some psychologists investigate the cognitive, emotional, physical, or social aspects of human behavior. Psychology services are utilized in a wide array of fields including health and human services, law, education, management, and sports. In addition to working in a number of different settings, psychologists typically specialize in one particular area. Employment as an independent, licensed clinical or counseling psychologist requires a doctoral degree. Individuals with a Ph.D. in psychology qualify for various clinical, counseling, teaching, research, government, and private industry positions. Individuals who have earned a Master's may work as industrial-organizational psychologists and those with just a Bachelor's may assist psychologists and other professionals. In order to offer psychological services to patients, one must meet specific certification and/or licensing requirements. Licensing and certification laws differ by state and by type of position.

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