Online and Distance Learning

Want to learn about psychology and human development? This page will help you to find out more about studying developmental psychology online and to locate suitable university online degree programs.

Finding the schools for psychology and human development

Online psychology and human development programs are very popular amongst students.  But it is quite a broad field.  Some students are specifically interested in development psychology as it relates to infant and children, others to adolescents,  or adult, or the elderly).  Also, there are other specializations dependent on the approach taken such as cognitive development psychology or social development psychology.

Most of the links to schools on this page are for students who wish to study developmental psychology online.  Many find this a more convenient option.  If you wish to explore more of the on campus psychology programs available, go to the on campus programs page

Which schools offer psychology and human development programs?

The following list shows the recommended schools for developmental psychology online programs (plus other other closely related psychology and human development programs):

• Kaplan University Online
  • BS in Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • BS in Psychology - Child Development
  • MS in Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis

• Capella University Online
  • MS - Child and Adolescent Development
  • MS - Educational Psychology
  • MS - School Counseling
  • MS - School Psychology
  • PhD - Educational Psychology

• Walden University
  • B.S. in Psychology - Child Development Infant/Toddler
  • B.S. in Psychology - Child Development PreSchool
  • PhD in Psychology - General Educational Psychology

• Stonebridge Associated Colleges
  • Child Psychology Level 4 Diploma

Check the other specializations on this site for schools and programs of possible interest.  You can also find more psychology and human development programs using the search box in the right-hand column.

Other specializations of relevance

You may find it useful to consider the programs available in the following areas:

• clinical psychology;
• counseling psychology;
• educational psychology;
• general psychology;

Other schools and programs can be found by using the search box.

What do you study?

Psychology and human development study is possible online at the bachelor level, master's level and doctoral level.  A typical developmental psychology online program would include the stages of development, psychological foundations of education, instructional strategies, and psychology research testing, methods and analysis. 

A typical Masters program may include the following: biological basis of behaviour, contemporary issues in psychology, statistics, human motivation, research design, cognitive development psychology, educational psychology, instructional design, tests and measurement, psychological testing, the developmental approach, culture and psychology. 

A thesis may be required in addition or in place of some of the courses.

In a Doctorate you can focus your study in an area that suits your professional interests, e.g., developmental science, instructional design, or teaching science.  As a doctoral student, you may be required to attend some residential workshops during your program.

What jobs do graduates get?

Accredited online psychology degrees provide many career opportunities in private sector (e.g., marketing, personnel management), public sector (e.g., teaching, social/community work, mental health care in hospitals, clinics and schools).  The American Psychological Association says that psychology is the third fastest-growing field in America requiring a college degree.

One can find graduates of developmental psychology online degree in management jobs or specialist positions in education, training, testing, or research.  Graduates with a masters in developmental psychology can find jobs as guidance counselors, educators, or social workers.  With a doctorate in developmental psychology it is possible to obtain faculty positions at universities and community colleges.

With a job as a school psychologist you could expect a salary of about US$52,000 (PayScales.com).

For schools in Canada

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More information about psychology of human development programs

For more information about accredited online developmental psychology degrees click the links on this page.

Also, if you don't find what you want here, you can use the search facility on this site using psychology and human development as your topic.

You can also search here for online psychology schools and programs

You also use this link to search for online degree programs.

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

Campus Programs

You can also search for programs or top psychology schools near you.

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