Online PhD Degree Program in Psychology

Program Title: PhD in Psychology

Description: The online PhD program in psychology prepares students for practicing psychoanalytic counseling. Graduates will learn about self-analysis, psychodynamic theory, developmental process, dream analysis and much more. PhD degree is the highest form of educational qualification in the field of psychology. The course strengthens critical thinking, assessment skills and intervention techniques. You will be able to help individuals increase their productivity and performance in a global workplace. The course will help you become professional counselors and take up further research on various subjects.

Syllabus: The curriculum provides a comprehensive coverage of various psychological and human sciences. Topics include:

• Developmental Psychology
• Human Sexuality
• Psychopathology
• Professional Ethics and the Law
• Counseling Systems and Techniques
• Assessment Techniques
• Physiological Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• The Research Process
• Alcohol/Chemical Substance Abuse
• Psychology of Aging

Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission

Format of Education: Online Course

Language: English 

Job Opportunities: The career prospects for psychologists are expected to be very strong. They find employment in a variety of settings like health services, hospitals, mental health care centers, rehabilitation clinics, nursing homes and so on. Government sector also employs psychologists in hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, and other settings. They held more than 200,000 jobs last year. Graduates with a PhD degree in psychology can apply for lectureship in universities in school and industrial-organizational psychology. The average annual earnings for professionals with a PhD degree were in the range of $85,000 to $100,000 last year.

University / Institutes:

Capella University: Established in 1993, Capella University is an accredited distance learning institution. Students from over 63 countries are benefiting from Capella's high quality online programs.