Free Online Advanced Psychology Courses from Top Universities

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There are several advanced psychology courses offered online for free by top universities, including the University of California - Berkeley and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. These classes cover issues in areas like psychological analysis and developmental psychology.
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Free Advanced Psychology Courses

Students can find advanced psychology courses are two prominent U.S. schools. Courses provide instruction in areas such as hypothesis formulation and testing in psychology, biological and personality development, enlightenment and meditation techniques.

University of California (UC) - Berkeley

UC Berkeley's free courses in psychology are available in audio and video formats. Class topics include psychology testing used in research and data analysis, such as the Mann-Whitney U test, developmental psychology from childhood to adolescence and Buddhist psychology.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Online learners at MIT can take a graduate course to learn advanced concepts in the development of cognition and affect. Topics include emotions, social relations and biology.

Free Online Advanced Psychology Courses at a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
Psychology 101 course from University of California - Berkeley Undergraduate Audio, Video No No Yes
Psychology 107 course from University of California - Berkeley Undergraduate Audio No No Yes
Psychology 140 course from University of California - Berkeley Undergraduate Audio, Video No No Yes
Evolutionary Psychology course from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Graduate Text Yes No Yes

Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology (Qualitative Research)
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology (Quantitative Research)
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Qualitative Research)
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Quantitative Research)
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Cognition and Instruction (Qualitative Research)
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Cognition and Instruction (Quantitative Research)
    Master's
      • M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors
      • MS in Psychology: General Psychology
      • MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology
      • M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with Emphasis in Grief and Bereavement
      • M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with Emphasis in Prevention
      • M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Integrated Health
    Bachelor's
      • BS in Psychology
      • B.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance and Sports Psychology
      • Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science
      • Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Trauma
      • B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Substance Use Disorders
      • B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Abilene Christian University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • Psychology (BS)
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Masters in Psychology
      • Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
      • Masters in Clinical Psychology (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
  • Online Programs Available
    4. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MS in Psychology - Forensic Psychology
      • MS in Psychology
      • Master: Psychology/General Psychology
      • MS in Educational Psychology
      • MS in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • Master: Psychology/Addictions
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
      • BS in Psychology - Business Fundamentals
      • BS in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis - Business Fundamentals
      • Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Addictions
      • BS in Professional Studies - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Certificate
      • Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Graduate
      • Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate
      • Applied Behavior Analysis Postgraduate
  • Online Programs Available
    5. National University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • PhD - Counseling Psychology
      • PhD - General Psychology
      • DBA - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • PhD - Health Psychology
      • PhD - Industrial Organizational Psychology
      • PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Master's
      • MAPsy - General Psychology
      • Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology
      • Master of Science in Health Psychology
      • Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • Med - Social Emotional Learning
      • MAMFT - Child and Adolescent Family Therapy
  • Campus and Online Programs
    6. The Chicago School

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Online - Ph.D. International Psychology
      • Online - Ph.D. Business Psychology: Consulting Track
      • Online - Ph.D. Business Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Track
      • Online - Psy.D. Applied Clinical Psychology
      • Online - Ph.D. Behavior Analysis
      • Online - Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision
    Master's
      • Online - M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Internship/Thesis Track
      • Online - M.A. International Psychology
      • Online - M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: ARP Track
      • Online - M.A. Applied Psychology
      • Online - M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
      • Online - M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis
    Bachelor's
      • Online - BA Psychology: Focused Path
      • Online - B.A. Psychology
      • Online - B.S. Business Psychology
    Certificate
      • Online - Industrial and Organizational Psychology Generalist Certificate
      • Online - Child and Adolescent Psychology Certificate
      • Online - Crisis-Informed Care for a Diverse, Globalized World Certificate
      • Online - Post-Master's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
      • Online - Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Online Programs Available
    7. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • PHD: Psychology: Developmental Psychology
      • PHD: Psychology: General Psychology
      • PHD: Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • PHD: Psychology: Social Psychology
      • PHD: Counselor Education & Supervision
      • EDS: Community Care & Counseling: Marriage & Family Counseling
    Master's
      • MA: Medical Sciences: Biopsychology
      • PHD: Psychology: Theology
      • MA: Applied Psychology: Public Mental Health
      • MA: Applied Psychology: General Psychology
      • MA: Applied Psychology: Developmental Psychology
      • MA: Applied Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Bachelor's
      • BS: Psychology
      • BS: Psychology - Christian Counseling
      • BS: Psychology: Addictions & Recovery
      • BS: Psychology: Developmental Psychology
      • BS: Psychology: Crisis Counseling
      • BS: Religion: Christian Counseling
    Associate's
      • AA: Psychology
      • AA: Psychology: Christian Counseling
    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Executive Psychology
      • GRAD CERT: Mental Health Studies
  • San Francisco, CA

    Golden Gate University - Aspire

  • Stanford, CA

    Stanford University

  • Cambridge, MA

    Harvard University

Featured Schools

The schools and programs listed below are popular educational options, and tuition varies based on program and location

Grand Canyon University

  • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology (Qualitative Research)
  • M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors
  • BS in Psychology

What is your highest level of education?

Abilene Christian University

  • Psychology (BS)

What is your highest level of education completed?

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  • Masters in Psychology
  • Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Masters in Clinical Psychology (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)

Which subject are you interested in?

Purdue Global

  • MS in Psychology - Forensic Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Graduate

Which subject are you interested in?

National University

  • PhD - Counseling Psychology
  • PhD - General Psychology
  • MAPsy - General Psychology
  • Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology

What is your highest level of education?

The Chicago School

  • Online - Ph.D. International Psychology
  • Online - M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Internship/Thesis Track
  • Online - BA Psychology: Focused Path
  • Online - Industrial and Organizational Psychology Generalist Certificate

What is your highest level of education completed?

Liberty University

  • PHD: Psychology: Developmental Psychology
  • MA: Medical Sciences: Biopsychology
  • BS: Psychology
  • AA: Psychology
  • GRAD CERT: Executive Psychology

What is your highest level of education?

Golden Gate University - Aspire