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Online psychology degrees designed for flexibility
Your understanding of human behavior can help build a career that positively impacts the lives of others. As a student of psychology, you can develop the skills and knowledge to work with a wide range of populations in a program that is structured to give you the flexibility you need.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in psychology in 15 months for $15,000.*
Master of Science in Psychology: With FlexPath, you can earn your master’s in psychology in 15 months and under $18,000.*
*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Find your psychology program
Degree
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Area of study
Learning format
bachelors
1,2,7,8,10,26
doctoral
8,12,7,2,10,26,9,1,25
certificate
2,9,7,8
masters
25,8,12,2,1,10,26,9,7
bachelors
2,7,1,10,8
doctoral
2,10,25,12
certificate
masters
8,2,10,7
Accredited and recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services and fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences mission
The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences provides innovative, student-centered education that is competency-based, rigorous, relevant and transformative. Our programs prepare graduates to be agents of systemic change in a diverse, complex and ever-evolving society.
Our programs are built around student success
Capella University’s online psychology programs offer a flexible and supportive learning environment that can help you fit an education into your busy schedule as you pursue your professional goals. Our faculty and staff are here to help you succeed.
Student satisfaction
84% of psychology alumni are satisfied with their Capella education.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023
Exam prep for MS in ABA
The Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified these courses toward the coursework requirements for eligibility for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam. Applicants will still need to meet additional eligibility requirements and demonstrate they reside in an authorized country before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.
Scholar-practitioner faculty
Learn the latest in theory and practice from experienced doctoral-prepared faculty who are actively engaged in their professions.
Two learning formats
To meet the needs of your busy life, we offer two competency-based online learning formats – GuidedPath and FlexPath. Is FlexPath right for you?
FlexPath is available in select programs.
Professionally aligned curriculum
Our courses are developed around nationally recognized standards, with curriculum that is professionally aligned to help you achieve your goals.
Foundational skills
The Capella BS in Psychology is designed around the American Psychological Association’s guidelines for undergraduate psychology.
Thoughtfully designed
82% of psychology master’s degree alumni agree their education was designed around the needs of working professionals.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023
Expert Advisory Board
The Capella Social and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board helps ensure your curriculum is developed with the insight and support of industry leaders.
Questions about our psychology programs? Start here.
In the most general terms, clinical psychology involves working directly with individuals in a therapeutic context assessing and treating mental health concerns and requires licensure. Applied psychology may involve research, teaching or consulting with people, organizations or systems.
Learn more about clinical psychology programs from Capella »
Learn more about other specialties in psychology from Capella »
The length of time to complete your degree will depend on many factors, including your degree level, transfer credits and learning format. Connect with our enrollment counselors to learn more.
The cost of a psychology degree can vary based on the program or degree level you are interested in. Capella offers many ways to save on your bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in psychology. Learn more about how you can save.
Meet Capella’s psychology faculty
Our expert faculty members have designed curricula to help enable our students and graduates to make a difference in the evolving world of psychology. We do this by ensuring our programs focus on current and emerging needs. Our goal is to give students the opportunity to demonstrate competencies using real-world tools, processes and practices. Learning takes place in a highly supportive environment enriched with multiple resources aimed at assisting with success.
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