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.

Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Student Population
3,593
Student:Teacher Ratio
7 to 1
Tuition
$14,856
Acceptance Rate
63%
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South 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
4,458
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$75
Acceptance Rate
75%
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City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Student Population
3,177
Student:Teacher Ratio
6 to 1
Tuition
$13,120
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment
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Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Psychology, Other
Student Population
2,075
Student:Teacher Ratio
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Acceptance Rate
Open enrollment

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, Pennsylvania
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Online
Student Population
5,677
Student:Teacher Ratio
17 to 1
Tuition
$11,574
Acceptance Rate
95%

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Student Population
28,310
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$37,110
Acceptance Rate
51%

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Clinical Psychology
Student Population
19,039
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$15,290
Acceptance Rate
94%

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, New Jersey
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Certificate in Forensic Psychology
Student Population
1,345
Student:Teacher Ratio
11 to 1
Tuition
$32,250
Acceptance Rate
74%

College of William and Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Educational Psychology
Student Population
8,437
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$10,237
Acceptance Rate
33%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Applied Psychology
Certificate in Clinical/Medical Social Work
Student Population
37,356
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$28,147
Acceptance Rate
81%

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Student Population
1,697
Student:Teacher Ratio
15 to 1
Tuition
$23,090
Acceptance Rate
48%

Columbia University in the City of New York

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

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Neuroscience
Certificate in Psychology, Other
Certificate in Developmental and Child Psychology
Certificate in Social Psychology
Certificate in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
Certificate in Clinical Psychology
Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Certificate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Certificate in Educational Psychology
Student Population
33,301
Student:Teacher Ratio
6 to 1
Tuition
$57,763
Acceptance Rate
5%

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
School Type: Public; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Student Population
9,926
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$15,425
Acceptance Rate
79%
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Concordia University-Irvine

Irvine, California
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Student Population
5,795
Student:Teacher Ratio
16 to 1
Tuition
$35,990
Acceptance Rate
71%

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin
School Type: Private not-for-profit; 4 or more years

Degrees Offered

Certificate in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Student Population
7,397
Student:Teacher Ratio
12 to 1
Tuition
$30,060
Acceptance Rate
64%
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