Online General Psychology Degree :: Accredited Universities

The General Psychology specialization provides you with the opportunity to develop a broad base of knowledge, strong research and critical thinking skills, and an appreciation for diversity as you tailor your education to match your career interests and goals. In this specialization, you will further develop your understanding of and learn to apply psychological principles to personal, social and global issues, and do so in a way that reflects the highest level of professional ethics. You will develop a strong core of psychological knowledge, which you will partner with elective courses that further your own particular interests. You will gain expertise in the biological and social bases for behavior, the fascinating process of human development, the amazing history of psychology and its impact on today’s culture, and the role of ethics and diversity training in psychology. You will also have the opportunity to develop up-to-date, scholarly communication skills to convey your knowledge to the professional community and to society at large. As a graduate, you might choose to compete for a number of fascinating careers in both the public and private sector.

Entry Requirements

Admission to our master's degree program in Psychology requires a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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The General Psychology specialization gives you the opportunity to develop a broad base of knowledge, strong research and critical thinking skills, and an appreciation for diversity as you work to apply principles of psychology and conduct research related to your area of interest. You will develop a strong core of psychological knowledge, including expertise in the biological and social bases for behavior, the fascinating process of human development, the amazing history of psychology and its impact on today’s culture, and the role of ethics and diversity training in psychology. You will further develop your understanding of psychological principles and learn how to apply them to personal, social and global issues. You will also further develop your scholarly communication skills in order to successfully convey your knowledge to the professional community and to society at large. As a graduate, you will be prepared to follow a number of career options in research and education in both the public and the private sector in setting such as schools, hospitals, clinics, research centers, business and part of health care teams.

Entry Requirements

In order to enter the doctoral (PhD) program in psychology, applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited university. There are three options for entering the doctoral program in psychology:

Direct Entry: Individuals with a previously completed master's degree in any area of Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work may immediately begin the 60 credit PhD program.

Evaluation Track: Individuals who have previously completed a master's degree in an area other than one listed above must have their transcripts evaluated to determine if previous coursework meets some or all of the Standard Curriculum requirements (see below). Students in the Evaluation Track would begin their degree plan with PSY7101 and PSY7102 and then take all required Standard Curriculum courses prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

Mental Health Policy and Practice Specialization Track: Individuals who wish to enroll in this program must be a licensed practicing clinician (i.e. social worker, counselor, therapist, psychologist, etc.) in their respective state. Individuals will automatically be enrolled in the 60 credit PhD program for this specialization.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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The General Psychology specialization gives you the opportunity to develop a broad base of knowledge, strong research and critical thinking skills, and an appreciation for diversity as you work to apply principles of psychology and conduct research related to your area of interest. You will develop a strong core of psychological knowledge, including expertise in the biological and social bases for behavior, the fascinating process of human development, the amazing history of psychology and its impact on today’s culture, and the role of ethics and diversity training in psychology. You will further develop your understanding of psychological principles and learn how to apply them to personal, social and global issues. You will also further develop your scholarly communication skills in order to successfully convey your knowledge to the professional community and to society at large. As a graduate, you will be prepared to follow a number of career options in research and education in both the public and the private sector in setting such as schools, hospitals, clinics, research centers, business and part of health care teams.

Entry Requirements

In order to enter the doctoral (PhD) program in psychology, applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited university. There are three options for entering the doctoral program in psychology:

Direct Entry: Individuals with a previously completed master's degree in any area of Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Social Work may immediately begin the 60 credit PhD program.

Evaluation Track: Individuals who have previously completed a master's degree in an area other than one listed above must have their transcripts evaluated to determine if previous coursework meets some or all of the Standard Curriculum requirements (see below). Students in the Evaluation Track would begin their degree plan with PSY7101 and PSY7102 and then take all required Standard Curriculum courses prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

Mental Health Policy and Practice Specialization Track: Individuals who wish to enroll in this program must be a licensed practicing clinician (i.e. social worker, counselor, therapist, psychologist, etc.) in their respective state. Individuals will automatically be enrolled in the 60 credit PhD program for this specialization.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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As a general psychology major, you will gain a broad understanding of many psychological studies. This program is designed to give students a foundation of psychological knowledge that prepares them for graduate studies as well as various career paths, including marketing, social work, human resources, and academic counseling.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

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Grand Canyon University‛s PhD in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction is geared toward individuals who work in industry, government positions, school systems, and other types of instructional and applied settings. This program also prepares individuals for teaching and research at the university and college level.

With an emphasis in Cognition and Instruction, PhD scholars will explore the most effective way to teach and train individuals so that the information becomes embedded. This program includes a study of social cognition, including how people understand themselves and others. Learners will also explore the principles of learning in the context of formal education, and the theories of cognitive psychology to learning and instruction.

The PhD in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction teaches empirical, research-based approaches to understanding mental and thought processes including memory, reasoning, intelligence, motivation and learning. Learners will examine the social, group and multicultural factors affecting individual behavior, the influence of mass communication on social awareness, and control. The construction, analysis and interpretation of psychological tests to measure learning outcomes are also taught.

Students are advised to inquire directly with their state if they intend to pursue licensure, as this degree does not lead directly to licensure in and of itself. Entry to this program requires a graduate degree and related coursework.

For those seeking a doctoral level degree designed for those in education and administrative roles, you may also want to consider these programs:

Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Leadership
For some individuals, a doctoral degree may seem out of reach. At Grand Canyon University, we have developed a program that includes an integrated dissertation process as well as a dynamic community that supports you along your doctoral journey.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university doctoral programs may be accepted for admission by meeting the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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Have earned a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 will be accepted with specifications.

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Have earned a master's from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 - 3.39 will be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 will not be accepted into the University.

Submit a Letter of Intent between 250-400 words demonstrating your ability to prepare for a doctoral journey in a reflective and purposeful way.

All entering Ph.D. learners must have taken a statistics course or research course containing key statistics fundamentals, earning a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a passing grade if the institution does not use the traditional A-F grading systems. This course may be taken at GCU prior to enrolling in doctoral-level courses.

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