Kaplan University online is one of the best known and well-respected online colleges in the country, ranked No. 4 out of 25 best online universities by Collegecrunch.org. Kaplan offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology. You can focus on three different areas of psychology: general psychology, addictions or applied behavioral analysis. Sixty-five hours are required for this course, which is six semesters at a normal university, though when taking these courses online, you can complete the degree more quickly or over a longer period of time. Class sizes are limited so you can receive the personal attention you desire.
According to the top 25 online colleges in the country, Capella University is ranked third and is best known for the psychology programs, as they are considered some of the best in the country. The Harold Abel School of Psychology at Capella offers master's degrees or doctorates through online courses. Their psychology studies focus on general psychology, sports psychology and school psychology, though there are a number of other focuses in the field of psychology the school offers as well. Capella also offers a large number of grants and scholarships to those who qualify, especially in the psychology department.
Ranked 13 out of the top 25 online colleges in the country, Walden University offers a variety of online degrees in psychology, ranging from a Ph..D in psychology to a bachelor's degree in psychology to psychology certificates, for those who already have a psychology degree and want to learn a different aspect of the field. It should be known that despite their other courses in psychology being some of the best online courses out there, their clinical psychology, counseling psychology and school psychology specializations are not accredited by the American Psychological Association.