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PSYCHOLOGY DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Understand the science of human behavior

Master your understanding of human behaviors, motivations and needs. Capella bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in psychology can help you make a difference.

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 9,7,8,2
masters 8,12,2,1,10,26,9,7,25
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.

Capella University’s MS in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling specialization is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation (CoA) of the American Psychological Association (APA). Questions related to this accreditation should be directed to the CoA: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 2002, (202) 336-5979, [email protected]

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board

The contributions of the Capella School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board give you confidence that our programs provide student-centered education that is competency-based, rigorous and relevant. Our coursework teaches skills and knowledge in behavioral health that help meet the needs of a diverse, 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.

Foundational skills

The Capella BS in Psychology is designed around the American Psychological Association’s guidelines for undergraduate psychology.

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.

Questions about our psychology programs? Start here.

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.

Meet psychology leadership

Irene Abrego Nicolet, PhD

Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Nicolet has most recently served as the Associate Dean for the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Capella University overseeing the department of psychology.

She has extensive experience working in K-12 public school settings providing psychological services and supervising special education services in compliance with federal law. Since joining Capella University in 2008, Dr. Nicolet has served as core faculty, director of clinical training, faculty chair in psychology, and associate dean.

Dr. Nicolet is deeply committed to a collaborative leadership style; one that fosters and respects professional talent and empowers colleagues and learners alike to realize their full potential. She is committed to the mission of Capella University with a strong personal and professional passion for serving the next generation of learners and leaders. She obtained her BA in psychology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She holds an MA and certification in school psychology from Northern Arizona University and her PhD in school psychology from Capella University.

Gerald P. Koocher, PhD, LP, ABPP

Program Director, Clinical and School Psychology

Dr. Gerald Koocher is the program director for Clinical and School Psychology at Capella.  He completed a BA degree in psychology from Boston University followed by MA and PhD degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri. His areas of expertise include pediatric and forensic psychology, as well as bioethics. Earlier in his career, Dr. Koocher served as chief of psychology at Boston Children’s Hospital and an institute director at Harvard Medical School.  He also served as a tenured professor and health sciences dean at Simmons University (Boston) and DePaul University (Chicago). 

Dr. Koocher holds four active psychology licenses (IL, MA, MN and NH) and five certifications from the American Board of Professional Psychology (clinical, child/adolescent, couple/family, health and forensic psychology). Dr. Koocher has received numerous awards and published more than 350 works including 18 books. He served as president of the American Psychological Association in 2006.

Julianne Lasley, EdD, BCBA-D, LBA (MI)

Program Director, Applied Behavior Analysis

Dr. Julianne Lasley has dedicated over 20 years to the field of behavior analysis. Currently serving as the program director of the applied behavior analysis program at Capella University, she plays a crucial role in overseeing the curriculum and supporting student and faculty development. For the past decade, Dr. Lasley has been deeply involved in academia, functioning as a faculty leader in addition to mentoring doctoral students. Before transitioning to academia, she applied the science of behavior analysis in various settings including homes, schools, adult day care centers and clinics. Her work in these settings involved providing support to children and adults with various disabilities. 

Dr. Lasley possesses experience and training in organizational behavior management, leveraging this knowledge to enhance performance and employee safety across different organizational settings. Her most recent research interests revolve around equity and inclusion in behavior analysis, college student persistence, feedback strategies for performance improvement and leadership behaviors.

More resources for your education career

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What is applied research in psychology?

Discover the benefits and applications of an advanced psychology degree in applied research.

Ready for the next step?

Learning online doesn’t mean going it alone. Help is here when you need it, from faculty and academic coaches to advisors and more. Plus, you’ll have a supportive community of students who are as passionate about their careers as you are about yours.