Capella University is a leader in online education. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the university received its accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. One of the fields that Capella offers extensive online degrees in is that of psychology. Within that broad spectrum of psychology degrees, Capella offers a master of science with a specialization in clinical psychology. The program is offered entirely online, with the exception of three six-day colloquia. Core courses of study within the program include subjects such as theories of psychotherapy, lifespan development, the biological basis of behavior, tests and measurements, research methods and inferential statistics, among others.
Capella University
225 S. 6th St., 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
888-227-2736
www.capella.edu
Another innovative leader in online education is Northcentral University in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Northcentral offers over 64 online degree programs at the doctoral level alone. In the field of psychology, Northcentral offers the Ph.D. in health psychology and behavioral medicine (clinical psychology) that emphasizes clinical practice along with research and teaching. Areas of study include history and systems of psychology, ethics and law in psychology, biopsychology, research methods, graduate statistics, advanced topics in health psychology, behavioral medicine and psychopharmacology.
Northcentral University
10000 E University Dr.
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
866-776-0331
www.ncu.edu
Walden University also offers a number of online doctoral psychology degree programs. Also located in Minneapolis, Walden University is another school that is emerging as one of the innovators in online education. Its psychology program offers the Ph.D. in three different areas of specialization. Within the general psychology program, students have the opportunity to specialize in clinical psychology and seek licensure as a result. Walden University is accredited by the North Central Association and its psychology program is further accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Walden University
155 Fifth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
866-492-5336
waldenu.edu