School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Online Master of Science in Psychology

Explore human behavior and build professional skills to positively impact individuals, organizations and your community.

A flexible Master of Science in Psychology

The Master of Science in Psychology degree program at Capella University offers the flexibility of online learning and five specializations to help you focus on what matters most to your career. The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board helps ensure our program is relevant to a wide variety of professional pursuits that require understanding the complexities of human behavior and thought.

MS in Psychology program overview

Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to help equip you with knowledge of psychological science that applies directly to the way humans think, learn and grow as individuals, in groups or within organizations.

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Accreditation and recognitions provide assurance that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, student services and fiscal stability. See all our accreditations and recognitions.

Why Capella?

With FlexPath, you can earn your master’s degree in psychology in 15 months and under $18,000.*

*Based on fastest 25 percent 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.

Scholarships & grants

Capella scholarships and federal grants are funds that you don’t have to pay back.

$2,500 master's Capella Progress Reward scholarship: These are not need-based. They’re simply our way to support your commitment to your education.*

Student/Alumni referral scholarship: Capella students and alumni can refer eligible friends, family or colleagues to Capella to pursue a degree with a scholarship.*

*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

Ways to save

Transfer credit

Get the credit you deserve. You may be able to save time and money on your Capella degree by transferring credits from an accredited university.

All transfer credit must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.

Military benefits

Military benefits are available for active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, veterans, their spouses and dependents.

Employer benefits

Tuition discounts and scholarships are available for eligible employees of our partner organizations.

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Ready to take the next step?

Learning online doesn’t mean going it alone. We’re here to help, from enrollment assistance and financing guidance to faculty and academic coaches. You’ll have a supportive community that’s as passionate about your education – and your success – as you are.