Speak with Our Faculty
Talk directly to School of Psychology faculty about what it’s like to earn your degree at Walden.
Move Ahead
Complete your doctoral study or dissertation with the added support of a Capstone Intensive Retreat.
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Psi Chi
Learn more about the Walden chapter of Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society that recognizes Walden students for their outstanding academic achievement in psychology.
Ph.D. in Psychology
Walden’s Ph.D. in Psychology is one of the only course-based distance-learning programs of its kind. It follows a scholar-practitioner model that encourages you to integrate scholarly research with your practical expertise. Taught by respected researchers and practitioners, this doctorate in psychology program will prepare you to make a difference in a variety of settings.
As a student in Walden’s Ph.D. in Psychology program, you can choose when, where, and how you learn thanks to our online format and MobileLearnSM. Through this education technology, you can listen to coursework on your MP3 player, access your classroom from your iPhone, download coursework to your laptop, and more.
Doctoral Psychology Degree Entry Points
- As long as you have a bachelor's degree, you can apply for Walden's Ph.D. in Psychology program. Additionally, you have the option of earning an M.S. in Psychology along the way, depending on which specialization you choose Learn more.
- If you earned your M.S. in Psychology at Walden, you may be able to apply credits toward your Ph.D. in Psychology program. Learn more.
- If you hold a master’s degree from an accredited university, you may be eligible to transfer credits into the Ph.D. in Psychology, saving you time and money. Call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336 to learn more.
Specializations
- Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- General Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Organizational Psychology
- Social Psychology
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Other Doctoral Programs
Walden offers many more learning options. Find the right one for you:
- See all online doctoral programs.
- Explore programs by career paths.
For assistance in deciding which online degree program fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Considering a career in psychology or counseling?
Download Walden’s Degree Guide for Psychology and Counseling Careers. (pdf)
Become a Scholar of Change
Join Walden and you could become a scholar of change like Cynthia Franklin, a Ph.D. in Psychology student who founded the Franklin Phonetic School to offer a safe learning environment for children in rural Arizona.
