# Online psychology courses Our online psychology courses focus on general rather than clinical psychology and are designed to help you explore the cognitive and affective processes that impact behavior. You’ll learn the latest on topics like emotional intelligence, developmental psychology and psychopathology from our experienced faculty, who are practicing psychologists, psychometrists, and research and school psychologists. ![](/online-courses/psychology/_jcr_content/root/container/container_copy_copy__420168779/container_copy/columns_207049822/responsivegrid0/container/container_copy/container/image_copy.coreimg.svg/1669077158799/addtocart.svg) Online checkout process ![](/online-courses/psychology/_jcr_content/root/container/container_copy_copy__420168779/container_copy/columns_207049822/responsivegrid0/container/container_copy_copy_1464545050/container/image_copy.coreimg.svg/1669077104216/schedule-icon.svg) Frequent start dates ![](/online-courses/psychology/_jcr_content/root/container/container_copy_copy__420168779/container_copy/columns_207049822/responsivegrid0/container/container_copy_copy_1169205837/container/image_copy.coreimg.svg/1669077139245/5-6-weeks.svg) 5-6 week courses ![Woman and man in a counseling session](/online-courses/psychology/_jcr_content/root/container/container_copy_copy__420168779/container_copy/columns_207049822/responsivegrid1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1669851475818/course-category-hero-phsychology.jpeg) [Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#course) ## Interested in earning a degree or certificate? [Find a program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) ![A student takes online degree at home or in their home office](/online-courses/psychology/_jcr_content/root/container/container_963565693__670730105/container/columns_1639359035_c/responsivegrid0/container/image.coreimg.jpeg/1669083392420/education-administration-apply-us.jpeg) ## Why take online psychology courses with us? Whether you’re looking to fill a general education requirement or better understand the human psyche, you can choose from 40+ undergraduate and graduate level psychology courses. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[866-354-1800](tel:8663541800). ![A student takes online degree at home or in their home office](/online-courses/psychology/_jcr_content/root/container/container_963565693__670730105/container/columns_1639359035_c/responsivegrid1/image_copy.coreimg.jpeg/1669083392420/education-administration-apply-us.jpeg) Meet your psychology requirements  Choose from a broad range of topics like intro to psychology, growth and development, abnormal psychology and more. Achieve your goals on your timeline Depending on whether you take undergraduate or graduate courses, our courses are typically 5-6 weeks long and 100% online. That way you can complete them on your schedule. Get affordable pricing Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it. ## BUILD TOWARD SOMETHING BIGGER ## Consider a degree If you like the way these courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward one of these degree programs. ### Bachelor degree #### Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology [Get the details](/online-psychology-degrees/media-technology-applied-psychology-bachelors-degree.html) ### masters degree #### Master of Science in Psychology [Get the details](/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-degree.html) ### bachelor degree #### Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology [Get the details](/online-psychology-degrees/industrial-organizational-psychology-bachelors-degree.html) ### masters degree #### Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology [Get the details](/online-psychology-degrees/industrial-organizational-psychology-masters-degree.html) ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### What is the difference between a 500 and 600-level psychology course? There is no difference between these course levels. It is simply a numbering system. ### Why do I need to meet prerequisites? Prerequisites are gathered for individual courses to make sure every student enrolled in the course has the foundational knowledge to be successful. To show you meet the required prerequisite for these online psychology courses, you simply have to upload a digital copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) during the checkout process. Then you’re good to go. ### Are these psychology courses transferrable? Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[866-354-1800](tel:8663541800). ### Are all courses taught online? Courses you can shop for and add to your cart are all offered completely online. ### Is University of Phoenix accredited? We’ve been[accredited](/about/accreditation.html) by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/)) for more than 40 years. --- ![Puzzle pieces being put together](/online-courses/psychology/_jcr_content/root/container/container_963565693_/container/columns_2042862237/responsivegrid0/image.coreimg.png/1669083400719/credit-transfer.png) ## Get your course transcript After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice [Request transcripts](/student-resources/transcripts.html) Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. 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