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Online Psychology Degrees and Certificate Programs

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Psychology and ABA
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Psychology and ABA

Focus on improving skills of children in school settings and the development, abilities, and choices of children and adults with various disabilities. You'll also prepare to sit for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® exam.

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15–18 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$371
Cost Per Credit
8 Months
AVERAGE COMPLETION

In this program, you'll develop foundational psychological knowledge and learn how to apply critical thinking and the scientific approach to solve problems. You'll also gain the skills needed in various occupations requiring psychology backgrounds.

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Concentrations
  • Business Foundations
15–18 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$371
Cost Per Credit
3.5 Years
AVERAGE COMPLETION

Develop foundational knowledge of addiction, pharmacology, recovery, prevention, and case management. You'll also learn to use the scientific approach to solve problems, evaluate behavior and mental processes, and more.

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Concentrations
  • Business Foundations
  • Practicum
15–18 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$371
Cost Per Credit
4 Years
AVERAGE COMPLETION

Study the analysis, design, and application of various behavior principles and theories to gain an understanding of what motivates human behavior as you prepare to sit for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination.

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Concentrations
  • Business Foundations
15–18 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$371
Cost Per Credit
3.5 Years
AVERAGE COMPLETION

Develop a foundational knowledge of the principles of psychology as it relates to business and organizational settings. You'll learn about managing and motivating talent, how to assess an organization to improve its effectiveness, and more.

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15–18 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$371
Cost Per Credit
3.5 Years
AVERAGE COMPLETION

Gain the skills needed to create positive change in organizations by improving employee performance, attitudes, and behaviors. You'll also focus on the principles related to workplace productivity, morale, management, and more.

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15–18 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$420
Cost Per Credit
10 Months
AVERAGE COMPLETION

Expand your expertise in behavioral disabilities and gain the knowledge needed to advance your career in applied behavior analysis. You'll also prepare to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.

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15 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$420
Cost Per Credit
1 Year
AVERAGE COMPLETION

In this program, you'll study current instructional techniques, technologies, educational trends, and learning behaviors as you develop the competencies to guide the improvement of educational programs and practices in a variety of settings.

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15 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$420
Cost Per Credit
1 Year
AVERAGE COMPLETION

In this program, you'll gain the skills to drive change and make a difference helping others. You'll learn to evaluate and apply general psychological theories and concepts, as well as how those contemporary theories relate to real-world situations.

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Concentrations
  • Addictions
  • Forensic Psychology
  • General Psychology
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
15 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$420
Cost Per Credit
1.5 Years
AVERAGE COMPLETION

Expand your knowledge of behavioral disabilities. Complete a practicum experience to gain valuable real-world experience.

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15–18 hrs/week
COURSE EFFORT
$420
Cost Per Credit
11 Months
AVERAGE COMPLETION

What Psychology Area of Study Are You Interested In?

Society needs qualified professionals who are driven to help others and make a difference in the world. The study of the human mind and behavior, psychology offers the chance to explore the various functions of the brain. Those working in this field have a desire to understand how the brain functions in times of stress, how it remembers facts, or how mental illnesses can affect its capabilities. It's an exciting time to build a rewarding career in this rapidly growing and essential field.

Many people suffer from addiction, yet only a small percentage of them seek treatment, which means there is a need for highly qualified professionals who are driven to help others overcome their debilitating afflictions. Those working in this field are trained to walk addicts through their road to recovery using specialized methods and techniques. It's an exciting time to build a rewarding career in this rapidly growing and essential field.

Purdue Global also offers a Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions.

Those working in applied behavior analysis are agents of change who strive to make a difference in the lives of others. By studying this field, students will learn the principles required to understand what motivates human behavior, as well as the actions needed to alter that behavior for the benefit of the individual and society as a whole.

As the largest provider of applied behavior analysis bachelor's programs, as well as behavioral sciences master's degrees in the U.S., you’ll join a wide network of students, alumni, faculty, and employers.

Those pursuing a degree in educational psychology have a desire to help others, and they have a genuine curiosity about how developmental, cognitive emotional, and social factors can affect a student's ability to learn. They also have a desire to improve existing educational methodologies for adults, children, and people with special needs. It's an exciting time to build a rewarding career in this challenging field.

Those working in this field will apply a variety of psychological principles and research methods to improve work performance, communication, job satisfaction, safety, and more. Start building your career in this exciting and challenging field.

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Admissions for Undergraduate Programs and Certificates

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“I enrolled back in the University because the school exceeded all of my expectations. If I needed anything, the professors and advisors were always there."

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MS in Psychology—Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate

“After getting my master's degree, I was able to get my BCBA® certification, which allows me now to supervise other therapists. I watch them work with the child and then I'll make recommendations based on what I see.”

Catie Behling

MS in Psychology—Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate

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Resources Related to Studying Psychology

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The Typical and Not-So-Typical Jobs in Applied Behavior Analysis

Learn about the exciting career opportunities in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Professionals in this field often work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but there are many other rewarding career paths for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®). Discover a wide and diverse range of opportunities in ABA, learn about BCBA certification, explore typical behavior analyst roles, and find out what else you can do as a BCBA.

What Is Forensic Psychology? A Look at This Exciting Career

Step into the thrilling world of forensic psychology. Practitioners in this field apply psychology to the field of law. They tackle unique challenges and advocate for fair treatment of populations within judicial system settings, examine factors impacting criminal behavior, and assess the efficacy of various approaches with offenders. Make a difference at the intersection of psychology and law.

What's the Difference Between a BCBA and BCaBA?

Learn about the rising demand for professionals with Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) certifications. With rapidly growing job opportunities in the field, these certifications are important for individuals dedicated to helping vulnerable populations. Read about the difference between BCBAs and BCaBAs, their paths to certification, and their exciting career prospects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are a variety of online psychology degrees you can earn online; however, if you are interested in optional certification examinations, there may be practicum, fieldwork, or in-person components that you may be required to complete. Therefore, it is important that you understand those requirements. Additionally, such requirements may change during the course of your program. Our online psychology degree programs include:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Postbaccalaureate Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Master of Science in Educational Psychology
  • Master of Science in Psychology
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis

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There are several organizations that accredit online psychology degrees. At Purdue Global, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis and the Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination given by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®).

The ABAI has also verified the course sequence of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the BACB's Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Applicants will have to meet additional requirements to qualify. Please refer to the BACB's website for full eligibility requirements (www.BACB.com).

The National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC) accredits programs related to addictions. At Purdue Global, the NASAC has accredited the Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions, the Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions, and the Graduate Certificate in Addictions.

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There are several different types of psychology, including, but not limited to:

  • Clinical psychology
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Evolutionary psychology
  • Forensic psychology
  • Health psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Occupational psychology
  • Social psychology

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There are many psychology careers available, and your career options depend on the degree or certificate that you earn. For example, a bachelor’s degree in psychology can prepare you to work in community and social services or in the education field. Some psychology degrees focus on specific areas or skills.

At Purdue Global, several psychology degrees focus on addictions, and these programs can prepare you to pursue a career helping those with substance use disorders, as a substance abuse counselor, or in the health education field.

In an online psychology degree program, you’ll learn important research and critical thinking skills. These are skills that are useful in a wide variety of jobs and industries, even if your future career isn't focused on psychology.

Check out our degree programs below for examples of potential career opportunities.

Master of Science in Psychology

  • Social and community service managers
  • Social and human service assistants

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

  • Social and community service managers
  • Residential advisors

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions

  • Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
  • Health education specialists
  • Community health workers

Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

  • Social and community service managers
  • Residential advisors

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis

  • Social and community service managers
  • Residential advisors

Applied Behavioral Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate

  • Social and community service managers
  • Residential advisors

Master of Science in Educational Psychology

  • Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary
  • Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors
  • Instructional coordinators

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

  • Training and development managers
  • Human resource specialists
  • Training and development specialists

Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

  • Training and development managers
  • Human resource specialists
  • Training and development specialists

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The time it takes to earn a psychology degree may vary depending on several factors, such as whether you're taking classes on a full-time or part-time schedule. For an estimated average completion time, check out our degree program offerings below:

Master of Science in Psychology

Average Completion: 1.5 years of full-time study

 

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Average Completion: 3.5 years of full-time study

 

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions

Average Completion: 4 years of full-time study

 

Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Average Completion: 1 year of full-time study

 

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Average Completion: 3.5 years of full-time study

 

Applied Behavioral Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Average Completion: 8 months of full-time study

 

Master of Science in Educational Psychology

Average Completion: 1 year of full-time study

 

Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Average Completion: 3.5 years of full-time study

 

Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Average Completion: 10 months of full-time study

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

Applied Behavior Analysis Programs: The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) has verified the course sequence of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis and the Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® examination. The ABAI has also verified the course sequence of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® examination. Refer to Purdue Global's State Licensure and Certifications page for state-specific licensure information. Visit the BACB website (www.BACB.com) for additional state-specific requirements.

Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Employment and Career Advancement: Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement or career advancement. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and opportunities for employment. Additional certification or licensing may be required to work in certain fields.

Largest Providers of Applied Behavior Analysis Bachelor's Programs: Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2022–2023 Total Bachelor's Degrees Conferred, First Major, Applied Behavior Analysis, nces.ed.gov/IPEDS. Based on total number of bachelor’s degrees granted by Purdue Global compared to other degree-granting institutions.

Largest Providers of Behavioral Sciences Master’s Degrees: Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2022–2023 Total Master's Degrees Conferred, First Major, Behavioral Sciences, nces.ed.gov/IPEDS. Based on total number of master’s degrees granted by Purdue Global compared to other degree-granting institutions.

Psychology Programs: The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree requirements of these programs do not guarantee or prepare students for licensure in any state upon graduation. It is important to note that, while earning a master’s degree in psychology may qualify students to work in the helping professions, a doctorate degree is required to become a psychologist and a medical degree is required to become a psychiatrist.