Online and Distance Learning

Are you looking for general psychology online and thinking of working in a job using psychology?   This page will help you to find out more about psychology study online and to locate a suitable university online psychology degree.

General psychology online programs are some of the most popular amongst students. 

Psychology can give us some idea of why we behave in a particular way and in this way enable us to help people function more effectively.  It is usually classed as a science and so the degree awarded is a bachelor of science in psychology or masters of science in psychology, but it is also possible to obtain a BA or an MA in psychology.  It really depends on the exact nature of the program, the specializations offered and the department within which it is offered.

Many students who are are unable to attend on campus classes take home study psychology degrees rather than on-campus psychology degrees. If you wish to explore the on campus general psychology programs available, go to the on campus programs page

General psychology study online is possible at the associate level (eg., AA in Psychology at University of Phoenix Online) and bachelor level (eg., BS in General Psychology at Capella University Online), but most psychology jobs require qualifications at master and doctoral levels.

What do you study in general psychology programs online?

In a general pschology program you learn about physical, cognitive, emotional, or social aspects of human behavior.  You are introduced to a variety of research methods including controlled laboratory experiments, observation, interviews, questionnaires, clinical studies, and surveys.  You also learn how to administer personality, performance, aptitude, or intelligence tests.

Typical bachelor's psychology programs online may include: 

• Introduction to Psychology
• Statistics
• Perception
• Motivation
• Human Communication
• Conditioned Learning
• Physiological Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Health Psychology

Click on the links for the General Masters and the Psychology Doctorate to see more details of programs at those levels.

Selected general psychology programs online

Here are a few selected schools that offer general psychology programs:

• Walden University
  • B.S. in Psychology
  • M.S. in Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Psychology

• Capella University Online
  • BS in General Psychology
  • MS in General Psychology
  • PhD in General Psychology

• University of Phoenix Online
  • AA in Psychology
  • BS in Psychology
  • MS in Psychology

• The University of the Rockies Online
  • Doctor of Psychology
  • Master of Arts in General Psychology
  • Graduate Certificate in General Psychology

• Argosy University Online
  • BA Psychology

• Liberty University
  • AA in Psychology
  • BS in Psychology

You can also find more general psychology online schools and programs using the search box in the right-hand column.

Specializations and types of psychology programs online

Psychologists are required in a variety of settings, including health and human services, business, education, law, and sports. They usually specialize in one of a number of different areas. So in addition to studying an online psychology degree program, you would be given an introduction to applied psychology in your choice of many different specialties, including:

• business psychology;
• clinical psychology;
• counseling psychology;
• developmental psychology (infant, child, adolescent, adult and elderly);
• educational psychology (including school psychology);
• forensic psychology/criminal justice;
• health psychology;
• industrial / organizational psychology;
• leadership psychology degrees;
• sports psychology;
• substance abuse;

What jobs and salaries might you get after graduating from a general psychology online program?

Accredited general psychology online degrees provide many career opportunities in the private sector and the public sector. The American Psychological Association says that psychology is the third fastest-growing field in America requiring a college degree.  To obtain the more specialized psychology jobs you need a masters degree or a PhD.  Salaries are high among the more popular specializations. The chart in the right-hand column gives you an indication of average salaries for typical jobs.

More information about general psychology programs

Go to the on campus programs page if you wish to know more about the on campus psychology programs available.

For more information about accredited general psychology online degrees click the links in the navigation bar, especially look at the links for the General Masters and the Psychology Doctorate programs

Use the search facility on this site to find more general psychology online programs.

Remember to compare the admission requirements and course content of several schools before you choose a program.