Online Psychology Certifications

Considering an Online Psychology Certification?

Walden University, the school below with the highest ranking, has proven itself as a leader in certifying students in psychology to become successful psychologists, therapists, forensic psychologists, organizational psychologists, etc. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 98,330 individuals employed as clinical, counseling, and school psychologists in America, and their average annual salary is $72,310. Psychiatrists make on average $163,660 per year and there are about 22,210 of them employed today .

Psychology Common Job Tasks
  • focusing their work in a number of niche areas including mental health learning focusing their works in area including mental health
  • studying mental process and human behavior
  • providing mental health care in the clinics and hospitals
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Total Programs 335
Subject Areas 103


Special Education Programs (8 months) - Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K-12)

This specialization in Walden’s Minnesota state-approved* teacher preparation program provides the practical knowledge and understanding of how best to serve the educational needs and tap the potential of some of society’s most neglected learners. The specialization incorporates standards from the Council for Exceptional Children and Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. It was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to build your teaching skills and help you make a significant impact on children with emotional/behavioral disorders. In this specialization, you will: * Examine the typical characteristics of children with emotional /behavioral disorders to understand what this general category of disorders means. * Learn how to create prescribed individual behavioral and instructional plans based on the learning strengths and needs of the child. * Acquire specific skills that will help you monitor a child’s progress toward achieving educational goals and objectives. * Understand how to build collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues, and community members in order to better serve children with emotional/behavioral disorders.

Special Education Programs (8 months) - Learning Disabilities (K-12)

This specialization in Walden’s Minnesota state-approved* teacher preparation program provides a practical education in how to help learning disabled students recognize their potential to achieve and succeed. This specialization incorporates standards of the Council for Exceptional Children and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. It was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers to build your teaching skills and help you make a significant impact on children with learning disabilities. In this specialization, you will: * Examine the unique characteristics of children with learning disabilities to better understand their educational issues. * Learn how to create prescribed individual instructional and assessment strategies based on the learning strengths and needs of the child. * Understand how to build collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues, and community members in order to better serve children with learning disabilities.

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Total Programs 12
Subject Areas 59


Strategies for Conflict Mgt

Strategies for Conflict Management is the third eight-week online course in the Executive Certificate in Negotiation track. This course focuses on the critical skills associated with handling difficult people and situations, highlighting the kinds of negotiation and influence processes that yield optimal outcomes and keep relationships intact. You will examine ways in which professionals mediate hotly contested disputes and learn ways to effectively manage disputes among colleagues or subordinates. This course will also help you to improve your own performance during confrontations and improve your approach to working before, during and after conflicts. Hands-on opportunities for practice are provided that enable you to work to improve these critical skills.

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Total Programs 93
Subject Areas 66


Intro to Psychology

Psychology - the study of the mind and behavior - is a fascinating field. It lays the foundation for understanding people, getting along with them, becoming a better team member and manager and improving relationships. Learning how psychology affects our daily lives can enhance your life both personally and professionally in so many ways. And you don't have to pursue psychology as a professional practitioner to appreciate its many benefits.

Sports Psychology for Peak Performance

Get the skills you need to get in the winner’s circle. Coaches and athletes, trainers and fitness instructors will all learn useful strategies to improve performance with this course. Specific techniques taught include goal setting, maintaining concentration, handling competitive pressure, relaxation, avoiding burnout and much more.

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Total Programs 66
Subject Areas 109


Child Psychology

You can learn Child Psychology at home! The Penn Foster Child Psychology Certificate Program provides a basic understanding of the principles of psychology and a more specific understanding of the psychological makeup of children and adolescents. You will learn about: The theories of growth and development in children from infancy to 12 years. The relationship between biology and behavior. Theoretical viewpoints that provide students with a well-balanced view of a child’s developmental process. And you’ll learn it all at home, at your own pace – no classroom needed!

Psychology Programs by State & City

Top 20 US Psychology Schools (campus and online)

Harvard University
Total Programs 113
Number of Subjects 76
Rank in USA 1st
Yale University
Total Programs 132
Number of Subjects 95
Rank in USA 2nd
Stanford University
Total Programs 126
Number of Subjects 95
Rank in USA 3rd
Columbia University in the City of New York
Total Programs 192
Number of Subjects 141
Rank in USA 4th
University of Pennsylvania
Total Programs 188
Number of Subjects 140
Rank in USA 5th
University of California-Berkeley
Total Programs 145
Number of Subjects 105
Rank in USA 6th
University of California-Los Angeles
Total Programs 168
Number of Subjects 111
Rank in USA 7th
Princeton University
Total Programs 56
Number of Subjects 59
Rank in USA 8th
Brown University
Total Programs 135
Number of Subjects 88
Rank in USA 9th
University of Southern California
Total Programs 251
Number of Subjects 166
Rank in USA 10th
Northwestern University
Total Programs 197
Number of Subjects 139
Rank in USA 11th
New York University
Total Programs 204
Number of Subjects 146
Rank in USA 13th
Dartmouth College
Total Programs 88
Number of Subjects 68
Rank in USA 14th
Duke University
Total Programs 77
Number of Subjects 76
Rank in USA 15th
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Total Programs 106
Number of Subjects 103
Rank in USA 16th
Vanderbilt University
Total Programs 144
Number of Subjects 81
Rank in USA 17th
The University of Texas at Austin
Total Programs 169
Number of Subjects 141
Rank in USA 18th
Johns Hopkins University
Total Programs 178
Number of Subjects 136
Rank in USA 19th
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Total Programs 148
Number of Subjects 126
Rank in USA 20th
University of California-San Diego
Total Programs 121
Number of Subjects 89
Rank in USA 22nd