Psychology Certificate
Psychology Certificate – CTPSYG
Department of Psychology
Porter Hall 200
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
rumble@ohio.edu
Delivery Mode: Online
Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer
Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None
Enrollment Eligibility: Current degree-seeking student, non-degree status
Certificate Overview
Offered through the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, the certificate provides advanced coursework in psychological science, research literacy, and curriculum development. Courses are taught by nationally recognized faculty engaged in cutting-edge teaching and research across the psychology discipline.
The certificate is designed for working professionals and can be completed in one summer semester or across two semesters during the fall and spring. Interested students can apply their credits to the online Master of Science in Psychological Science - General Psychology program.
Certificate Learning Outcomes
Students successfully completing the certificate will demonstrate:
- a thorough understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in one of the substantive areas of psychology.
- strong research skills that will enable them to explain statistical and research conclusions drawn from existing psychological literature.
- skills in creating and disseminating psychological curriculum.
Opportunities upon Completion
The graduate certificate in Psychology provides high school teachers who hold a master’s degree in a field outside of Psychology with a package of Psychology courses to meet the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) requirements for teaching College Credit Plus (CCP).
Further Information
Link to program: https://www.ohio.edu/cas/psychology/graduate/online-certificate
Contact: Ann Rumble, rumble@ohio.edu
Admission Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent.
- GPA (or equivalent) of 3.0 or better in most recent degree program.
- Official transcripts from each school attended
- Statement of purpose regarding goals for entering this certificate program.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- English Proficiency: Please review information about Ohio University’s English Language Proficiency requirements
International Students
This certificate program alone does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this certificate.
