Free Online Social Psychology Courses from Top Universities

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There are three online social psychology courses offered for free by top universities, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Open University and the University of Massachusetts-Boston. Class topics touch on areas like interpersonal dynamics, attitude change and the theoretical perspective of embodiment.
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Free Social Psychology Courses

Three prominent universities offer online classes in social psychology that students can take for free. Topics discussed range from the nature of attitudes to group dynamics.

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Online learners at this university can take a class that explores the effect of attitude on how an individual acts. Topics include attitude change and organization theories and the formation of social attitudes.

Open University

A free advanced course that explores phenomenological psychology and embodiment is available through OpenLearn. Students in this class complete a project that deals with how people make cosmetic changes to the body.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Students at MIT can take an undergraduate course that deals with group and interpersonal dynamics. This class provides instruction through group studies, classroom activities and lectures.

Free Social Psychology Courses at a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
Social Attitudes and Public Opinion course from University of Massachusetts -Boston Unknown Text Yes Yes Yes
The Body: A Phenomenological Psychological Perspective course from Open University Graduate Text Yes No Yes
Social Psychology course from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Undergraduate Text Yes No Yes

Popular Schools

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    1. Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Masters in Psychology
      • Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
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    2. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • 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: Performance Psychology (Qualitative Research)
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance 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 Health Psychology
      • M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors
      • MS in Psychology: General Psychology
      • MS in Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology
      • M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Life Coaching
    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
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    3. 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
    4. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • PHD: Psychology: Social Psychology
      • PHD: Psychology: Developmental Psychology
      • PHD: Psychology: General Psychology
      • PHD: Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • PHD: Counselor Education & Supervision
      • EDS: Community Care & Counseling: Marriage & Family Counseling
    Master's
      • MA: Geography: Disaster Management
      • MA: Applied Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • MA: Medical Sciences: Biopsychology
      • MA: Pastoral Counseling: Addictions & Recovery
      • MS: Human Performance: Clinical
      • PHD: Psychology: Theology
    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Addiction Studies
      • GRAD CERT: Executive Psychology
      • GRAD CERT: Mental Health Studies
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    5. National University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DBA - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • PhD - Counseling Psychology
      • PhD - General Psychology
      • PhD - Health Psychology
      • PhD - Industrial Organizational Psychology
      • PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Master's
      • Med - Social Emotional Learning
      • 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
      • MAMFT - Trauma Informed Systemic Therapy
    Certificate
      • EdS - Trauma-Informed Educational Practices
  • University of Maryland Global Campus

  • Online Programs Available
    7. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • BA: Psychology - Clinical/Counseling
      • BA: Psychology
      • BA: Psychology - General
      • BA: Psychology - Experimental
      • BA: Psychology - Developmental

Featured Schools

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

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  • Masters in Psychology
  • Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis

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Grand Canyon University

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

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UMass Global

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

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Liberty University

  • PHD: Psychology: Social Psychology
  • MA: Geography: Disaster Management
  • GRAD CERT: Addiction Studies

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National University

  • DBA - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Med - Social Emotional Learning
  • EdS - Trauma-Informed Educational Practices

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University of Maryland Global Campus

Saint Leo University

  • BA: Psychology - Clinical/Counseling
  • BA: Psychology
  • BA: Psychology - General

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