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Ph.D. in Psychology – Social Psychology
Ph.D. in Psychology – Social Psychology
As our world grows closer together, with people across the globe connecting more every day, our social fabric changes. From the local to the international scale, new challenges in interpersonal relationships and new social movements are emerging. Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Psychology – Social Psychology is designed to help you see the large-scale challenges of society and be a part of real-world solutions.
Liberty’s Ph.D. in Psychology is ideal for students who want to have a people-centered, ethical approach to bringing new knowledge of human behavior to the field. With our help, you can dig deep into the underlying causes of social crises and find new ways to address wide-reaching social issues. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill this mission by training professionals to use science with biblical values to understand the full breadth of human experience.
With our online Ph.D. in Psychology, you will learn effective clinical techniques and advanced behavioral theory, as well as how to develop your research and writing skills. Our unique, biblically-based approach to this field can help prepare you to make a positive impact on the world.
What Will You Learn in Our Doctorate in Psychology – Social Psychology?
Through this program, you will:
- Develop psychological practices rooted in biblical values.
- Learn a practice-grounded critical approach to psychology research and theory.
- Learn how to apply principles of psychology to large-scale social thought and group psychology.
- Master psychological research and writing techniques that will establish you as an expert.
- Complete dissertation research with mentorship from Liberty faculty.
With our online Ph.D. in Psychology, you can learn effective clinical techniques, essential behavioral theory, and develop your research and writing expertise. The social psychology area of study applies these specialized skills to larger-scale societal issues, allowing you to guide governments, businesses, and nonprofits to solutions for social challenges.
Our goal is to help you venture into the world of psychology research and practice by offering insights rooted in biblical foundations of truth that can help communities heal and thrive.
Potential Careers with a Ph.D. in Psychology
- College professor
- Independent social psychology consultant
- Organizational mentor/consultant
- Social issues writer
- Social psychology researcher
Highlights of Our Psychology Doctoral Programs
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Ph.D. in Psychology – Social Psychology degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
- Our degrees allow you to apply biblical principles to advanced research techniques through courses like Psychological Research and Biblical Worldview.
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
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Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.