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Gain Practical Knowledge and Advance Your Psychology Skills

Explore online psychology certificates at Grand Canyon University, designed for professionals and students seeking to advance their expertise or specialize further in the field. These flexible, shorter programs offer quality training in various psychological disciplines in less time than a degree program.

While certificates provide valuable knowledge and practical insights, pursuing a degree can open even more doors and lead to advanced opportunities in the field. Enhance your skills and achieve your educational goals with our comprehensive certificate options, while also considering the long-term benefits of a degree for deeper career advancement.

Develop Specialized Psychology Knowledge

You have the opportunity to deepen your skills through career-specific programs that cover diverse psychological fields. With targeted coursework on behavioral analysis and ethical and legal standards, as well as practical experiences in offering therapeutic approaches, you'll have the opportunity to refine your skills. Coupling this with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology may lead to more enhanced opportunities in the field.

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Psychology Coursework and Curriculum

Explore our online psychology certificate curriculum, which covers essential topics like developmental and abnormal psychology, alongside courses in assessment. Our programs provide training in specific field areas while blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

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Enhancing Knowledge and Career Opportunities with Psychology Certificates

Along with a more advanced degree, such as a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, this certificate can help you gain experience to explore more advanced roles or shift into new areas within the field of psychology. It’s important to check your state’s licensing requirements, as they can vary and may influence your career path.

Career opportunities you may find interesting include the following:

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you want to make an impact with a career in psychology, we’ve gathered a few frequently asked questions about obtaining a certificate in the field.

Is a psychology certificate worth it?

The value of this certificate depends on your career goals and interests. It offers foundational awareness and training in areas like counseling and mental health, which can complement degree programs and other study experiences. It may also serve as a steppingstone for further education or to potentially enhance your career opportunities. Ultimately, it's worth is tied to how well it aligns with your personal and professional objectives.

How can a psychology certificate prepare me for the future?

This certificate provides valuable skills in areas like critical thinking, client rapport, active listening and understanding cognitive functions, which can certainly enhance your professional foundation. While certificates alone may have their limitations, when combined with a degree program, they can help build confident professionals equipped to tackle complex challenges and pursue advanced roles within the field.

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Choose GCU To Craft Your Psychology Background

Our psychology certificate programs online provide a blend of flexible and specialized training tailored to various psychological fields. You can benefit from hands-on learning and knowledgeable instructors who can equip you with specific skills and practical insights for a career in the field.

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Develop Specialized Psychology Knowledge

"At GCU, the community is truly so strong, and I think that pushes people to reach for their goals because you know you’ll always have a network of people to fall back on."

Grace Bolton

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Class of 2022

"At GCU, the community is truly so strong, and I think that pushes people to reach for their goals because you know you’ll always have a network of people to fall back on."

Grace Bolton

College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Class of 2022

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The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Psychologists, as of May 2023, retrieved Aug. 12, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as psychologists, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective Aug. 29, 2024, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Psychologists, retrieved Oct. 25, 2024.