Ph.D. in Psychology – Social Psychology

What Will You Study in Our Doctorate in Psychology – Social Psychology? 

Through this program, you will:

• Develop psychological practices rooted in biblical values.
• Learn a practice-grounded critical approach to psychology research and theory.
• Learn how to apply principles of psychology to large-scale social thought and group psychology.
• Master psychological research and writing techniques that can help establish you as a valuable contributor in your field.
• Complete dissertation research with mentorship from Liberty faculty.

With our online Ph.D. in Psychology, you can learn effective clinical techniques, essential behavioral theory, and develop your research and writing expertise. The social psychology area of study applies these specialized skills to larger-scale societal issues, allowing you to guide governments, businesses, and nonprofits to solutions for social challenges.

Our goal is to help you venture into the world of psychology research and practice by offering insights rooted in biblical foundations of truth that can help communities heal and thrive.

Potential Careers with a Ph.D. in Psychology 

• College professor
• Independent social psychology consultant
• Organizational mentor/consultant
• Social issues writer
• Social psychology researcher

Highlights of Our Psychology Doctoral Programs

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Our degrees allow you to apply biblical principles to advanced research techniques through courses like Psychological Research and Biblical Worldview.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!