What Can You Do with a Certificate in Psychology?

Psychology certificate programs are offered throughout the country for undergraduates and graduates alike. While obtaining a certificate in psychology will not qualify you to operate an independent practice, it does assist greatly on your resume for supporting positions within the psychology profession.



If you’ve already attained a GED or high school diploma and you’re enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, then the psychology certificate is a viable educational pathway. With course work that includes behavioral research, human development, assessment and experimentation, to name a few, those attaining a certificate in a psychological field become eligible for career options in social work, career counseling, case management and outreach coordination, among other fields.

Certificates at the graduate and post-doctoral levels will require an additional level of scholarship than those at the undergraduate level. In other words, you’ll already have had to earn your bachelor’s degree  and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores should be available.

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
Student Population
5,864
Student:Teacher Ratio
15 to 1
Tuition
$36,250
Acceptance Rate
61%

Adler Graduate School

Minnetonka, Minnesota
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Psychology, General
Student Population
448
Student:Teacher Ratio
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Adler University

Chicago, Illinois
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Psychology, Other
Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Student Population
2,064
Student:Teacher Ratio
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Student Population
4,892
Student:Teacher Ratio
15 to 1
Tuition
$16,656
Acceptance Rate
97%

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Student Population
1,924
Student:Teacher Ratio
13 to 1
Tuition
$32,770
Acceptance Rate
83%

Alfred University

Alfred, New York
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in School Psychology
Certificate in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Student Population
3,502
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$30,211
Acceptance Rate
62%

Alliant International University-San Diego

San Diego, California
School Type: Private for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Certificate in Clinical Psychology
Certificate in School Psychology
Certificate in Clinical Child Psychology
Certificate in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
Certificate in Psychology, Other
Student Population
3599 (274 Undergraduate)
Student:Teacher Ratio
4 to 1
Tuition
$13,680
Acceptance Rate
67%

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in Psychology, General
Certificate in Educational Psychology
Student Population
3,714
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$36,930
Acceptance Rate
65%

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in School Psychology
Student Population
4,754
Student:Teacher Ratio
10 to 1
Tuition
$28,992
Acceptance Rate
67%

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Certificate in Psychology, General
Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Student Population
11,737
Student:Teacher Ratio
20 to 1
Tuition
$14,460
Acceptance Rate
77%

Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Student Population
1,637
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$36,190
Acceptance Rate
74%

Antioch University-New England

Keene, New Hampshire
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Psychology, Other
Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Certificate in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Student Population
1,184
Student:Teacher Ratio
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in School Psychology
Student Population
20,714
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$19,049
Acceptance Rate
77%

Aquinas Institute of Theology

Saint Louis, Missouri
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Student Population
169
Student:Teacher Ratio
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Community Psychology
Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Student Population
4,268
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$43,740
Acceptance Rate
66%

Arizona State University-Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Student Population
58,961
Student:Teacher Ratio
23 to 1
Tuition
$19,282
Acceptance Rate
64%

Arizona State University-West

Glendale, Arizona
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Student Population
5,098
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$27,360
Acceptance Rate
82%

Arkansas State University-Main Campus

Jonesboro, Arkansas
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Certificate in Clinical Child Psychology
Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Certificate in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Student Population
18,977
Student:Teacher Ratio
18 to 1
Tuition
$13,500
Acceptance Rate
80%

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Student Population
13,722
Student:Teacher Ratio
18 to 1
Tuition
$11,136
Acceptance Rate
95%

Assumption College

Worcester, Massachusetts
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Online
Certificate in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Student Population
2,659
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$41,516
Acceptance Rate
81%