Masters or Doctor
of Psychology (PsyD) Degrees: Now Earn Yours Online
Degrees
in psychology once took four years of traditional college
plus several years of graduate study. Thanks to the internet,
you can now acquire your degree in less time and at lower
cost. With advanced degrees, however, you may expect some
residency requirements in order to complete lab course and
clinical studies.
Schools
that Offer Online Degree Programs
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offers a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
and a Ph.D. in Media Psychology. In the Clinical Psychology
program, students can pursue a generalized degree or
choose from four elective concentration – neuropsychology,
prevention and control of violence, health psychology,
or parent-infant mental health. The Media Psychology
program is a non-clinical degree program that provides
students with a high level of understanding of the relationships
between media and behavior.
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offers an Associate of Arts in Psychology
and a B.S. in Psychology. The Associate’s degree
is designed to provide students with a basic understanding
of relevant facts and concepts of human behavior. The
B.S. program provides students with further insight
into the development and influence of behavioral theories.
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offers a Bachelor
of Science in Psychology program. This program is designed
to provide graduates with a solid foundation of psychological
sciences in both theory and research. Coursework includes
principles of psychology, critical thinking skills,
theory and research application, and much more.
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offers a number of Master’s and
Doctorate degree programs in Psychology, including Clinical
Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology,
Sport Psychology, and General Psychology. All of these
programs are designed for working individuals who wish
to enhance their professional skills. The curriculum
includes core fundamental courses. Some specializations
do require in-house residency and field training experience.
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offers a M.S. in Psychology and a Ph.D.
in Psychology online. Specializations include Clinical
Psychology (licensure), Counseling Psychology (licensure),
General Psychology, Health Psychology, and more. Both
programs are designed to prepare graduates to excel
in both private and public health-care settings. Coursework
includes critical thinking skills, psychological theory,
applied research, and more.
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Psychology
is the study of human behavior, of the way our brains work,
and what motivates us to think and act as we do. Just as you
would expect from the endless variety of human personalities
and interests, a psychologist can choose from a nearly endless
list of specialties and will be sure to have a career that
never gets boring. Like a work of art, no two cases will ever
be the same. According to Money magazine, more students graduate
with psychology degrees than that of any other program.
What
it takes to succeed with a psychology degree
Any doctoral (PhD) degree in psychology is going to be a specialization
after you've earned a master's degree in general psychology.
You can also earn a bachelor's degree in psychology and begin
specializing with your master's degree.
You
may have already finished your undergraduate degree in psychology
and may be on your way to an advanced degree. Or you may be
just beginning. In either case, a career in any psychology
related field requires certain skills on your part. First,
you need a broad knowledge base. Therefore, don't underestimate
the value of any of your courses, including the ones that
may not be your favorites such as English or Math. You need
critical thinking skills and communication skills so you can
communicate your findings effectively. You also need to be
skilled at gathering information and at using a variety of
methods to conduct research. You need to be sensitive to the
diversity of our 21st century world, as well as informed in
the history of psychology so you will know what others have
discovered before you. Finally, you need a strong value system
yourself with a high standard of ethics and a determination
to always maintain scientific integrity.
The
doctoral degree
According to , about 40% of those with undergraduate psychology
degrees go on for graduate degrees which range from careers
in law and business to teaching or guidance positions in public
school or college environments. Because of the extreme range
of applications for a psychology degree—even just a
bachelor's degree—it isn't possible to predict a salary
range. Whether you have a career in law or in a high school
guidance office, it is possible to have a salary of $80,000
or above; it also possible to have a salary closer to $20,000
although those with a doctoral degree can usually expect more.
Your salary is determined by your specific degree, the geographic
location, the need for people in your specification, and your
own accomplishments and experience.
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