Free Online Advanced Psychology Courses from Top Universities

About this article
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.
View available schools

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. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • BA: Psychology
      • BA: Psychology - General
      • BA: Psychology - Experimental
      • BA: Psychology - Clinical/Counseling
      • BA: Psychology - Developmental
  • Online Programs Available
    3. 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. Psychology with an Emphasis in Gerontology
      • M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors
      • MS in Psychology: General Psychology
      • M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Health Psychology
      • MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology
      • M.S. in Mental Health and Wellness with Emphasis in Grief and Bereavement
    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
    4. UMass Global

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • BA in Psychology (Child Psychology)
      • BA in Psychology (General Psychology)
      • BA in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)
      • BA in Psychology (Prep for Adv Study Counseling)
      • BA in Psychology (Prep for Adv Study in Psychology)
  • Online Programs Available
    5. 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
    6. 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
    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Executive Psychology
      • GRAD CERT: Addiction Studies
      • GRAD CERT: Mental Health Studies
  • Online Programs Available
    7. 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
    Certificate
      • EdS - Trauma-Informed Educational Practices
  • 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

Purdue Global

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate

Which subject are you interested in?

Saint Leo University

  • BA: Psychology
  • BA: Psychology - General
  • BA: Psychology - Experimental

What is your highest level of education completed?

Grand Canyon University

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

What is your highest level of education?

UMass Global

  • BA in Psychology (Child Psychology)
  • BA in Psychology (General Psychology)
  • BA in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational)

Which subject are you interested in?

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?

Liberty University

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

What is your highest level of education?

National University

  • PhD - Counseling Psychology
  • MAPsy - General Psychology
  • EdS - Trauma-Informed Educational Practices

What is your highest level of education?

Golden Gate University - Aspire