Regional accreditation is the main way that universities in the United States are accredited. Many regionally accredited schools are beginning to offer distance learning via online classes. Many degrees, including psychology, can be earned completely online. The following are a few of the regionally accredited schools offering online degrees in psychology.
Walden University
Walden University offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Ph.D. online programs in psychology. There also are areas of specialty available, including forensic psychology, organizational psychology and media psychology. Walden University also offers several certificate programs in psychology, including clinical child psychology. Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix offers an Associate of Arts with a concentration in psychology, as well as Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in psychology, and a doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology. Specialties include multicultural psychology, psychology of learning and personality psychology. Established in 1976, University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
University of the Rockies
The University of the Rockies offers Master of Science, Doctor of Psychology and graduate certificates in psychology. The university offers many specialties, including business psychology, international leadership and organizational psychology. The University of the Rockies is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Capella University
Capella University offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Psychology and certificate programs in psychology. The specialties offered include school psychology, sports psychology and clinical psychology. Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
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