Types of Psychology Degrees

Psychologists have several areas to specialize in ranging from clinically diagnosing various mental health, emotional or behavioral disorders to working in non-clinical practice environments such as research and even business. In most cases psychologist sub-specialties will require a doctoral degree as the terminal degree and specific certifications, yet there are a few states and sub-specializations that allow for a master's degree in psychology to be the terminus.

Psychologists with a master's degree may be found working mental health, the education system (schools), in business, in government positions, academia and returning to school for their doctoral degree.

Doctoral level psychologists may be found working in academia, mental health, private practice, business, government as well as heading back to school for their post doc.

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers several Online Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programs in Psychology including Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. Capella University, also offers four online CACREP - accredited master's programs: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and School Counseling. Click here to contact Capella University and request information about their programs.

Below you will find a sampling of psychologist sub-specialties to explore. Licensure, certification and education requirements for each type of social worker do vary from state to state.