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
      • Masters in Clinical Psychology (Licensed Professional Counselor)
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MS in Psychology
      • Master: Psychology/General Psychology
      • MSPY - Forensic Psychology
      • MSPY - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • Master: Psychology/Addictions
      • Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Addictions
      • BSPR - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
      • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
      • Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
      • BSCJ: Forensic Psychology
    Certificate
      • Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Graduate
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • M.S. - Psychology
    Bachelor's
      • B.A. - 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 and Supervision
      • Education Specialist in Community Care and Counseling: Marriage and Family Counseling
    Certificate
      • CTG: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      • CTG: Psychology
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    Golden Gate University - Aspire

  • Online Programs Available
    6. 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 Psychology with an Emphasis in Forensic Psychology
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    7. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • BA: Psychology - Clinical/Counseling
      • BA: Psychology
      • BA: Psychology - General
      • BA: Psychology - Experimental
      • BA: Psychology - Developmental
  • Online Programs Available
    8. Penn Foster High School

    Program Options

    High School Diploma
      • HS Diploma
  • University of Maryland Global Campus

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
  • Masters in Clinical Psychology (Licensed Professional Counselor)

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Purdue Global

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

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Keiser University

  • M.S. - Psychology
  • B.A. - Psychology

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Liberty University

  • PHD: Psychology: Social Psychology
  • PHD: Psychology: Developmental Psychology
  • CTG: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • CTG: Psychology

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Golden Gate University - Aspire

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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Saint Leo University

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

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Penn Foster High School

  • HS Diploma

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