Psychology Schools in Delaware

The following guide to psychology schools in Delaware contains important information about the undergraduate and graduate programs offered in the state and online and is designed to help you make an informed decision about the best psychology program for your needs and career goals. Delaware’s undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with a solid foundation in general psychology and other areas of psychology, including cognitive psychology, community psychology, and developmental psychology. Because of their flexibility, online degree programs in psychology have become a popular option for some students.

Quick Facts

• There are 5 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Delaware.¹
• 1 school offer an associate’s degree in psychology.¹
• 5 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.¹
• 1 school offers a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.¹
• 1 school ranked in Kiplinger’s Best College Values for 2019.²
• No schools ranked in the Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors for 2018.³
• 1 school ranked in PsychologyDegree411’s Top Schools with Online Psychology Programs.⁴
• No schools ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2019.⁵

*For not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs.

Top-Ranked Schools with Psychology Programs in Delaware

Kiplinger’s Best College Values 2019*

• University of Delaware (#38)

*Institution-wide ranking.

PsychologyDegree411’s Top Schools with Online Psychology Programs

• Wilmington University (#25)

Read below to learn more about the psychology programs offered in Delaware and online. Profiles of several popular undergraduate programs in Delaware’s top universities are also included.

Schools in Delaware with Psychology Programs

Traditional Undergraduate Programs

University of Delaware

Psychology majors at the University of Delaware can choose between working toward a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology or a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology. All psychology majors, regardless of the degree, must complete general college coursework in addition to general psychology, research methodology, learning and motivation, developmental psychology, and cultural psychology. Psychology majors with plans to continue on to graduate school are encouraged to engage in research with faculty members. Students may also want to apply to become a Summer Scholar or to earn a Summer Fellowship with the university’s undergraduate research program. The Psychology Club and Psi Chi allow students to become involved with other psychology majors on campus.

Goldey-Beacom College

Goldey-Beacom College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology that requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to earn. The degree prepares students for graduate study and for careers in fields such as social service, education, and human resources. Psychology courses offered include Experimental Psychology; Management and Organizational Behavior; Personality Theory; and Tests and Measurements. Students also complete a senior seminar course as well as courses in research, presentation and debate, and writing. The school maintains an articulation agreement with Springfield College that allows bachelor’s degree graduates to enroll in Springfield College’s Master of Science in Human Services, Mental Health Counseling program.

Traditional Graduate Programs

University of Delaware

The University of Delaware offers four distinct graduate programs in psychology: a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Behavioral Neuroscience, a PhD in Clinical Science, a PhD in Cognitive Psychology, and a PhD in Social Psychology. The Behavioral Neuroscience program focuses on the history of behavior, with a special concentration on sensation, learning, development, social behavior, affect, memory, and animal models. All students work closely with a designated mentor/faculty advisor throughout the program who serves to coach independent research. The Clinical Science program trains students to become clinical researchers, with a focus on science and practice. Clinical training opportunities are offered through community mental health centers and surrounding medical centers. The program in Cognitive Psychology is for theoretically-focused students who want to understand the human brain. Students of this program will have access to state-of-the-art equipment such as a 3T Siemens Prisma scanner. Training is also available in ERP, brain stimulation (TMS), computational modeling, eye tracking, and behavioral experiments. The PhD in Social Psychology program offered at the University of Delaware focuses on processes in individuals, between groups, and in organizations. It also covers topics such as social attachment and health, racism, personality, and cross-cultural differences. Students collaborate with professors in the program to write scholarly papers, analyze data, and conduct research. The University of Delaware also offers undergraduate programs in psychology.

Online Psychology Programs

Delaware State University

Delaware State University offers an online, 120-credit undergraduate psychology program leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology. The program, which generally takes four years to complete, requires psychology majors to fulfill both general college and psychology requirements. Students develop their knowledge on such psychological areas as applied psychology, health psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, and the psychology of learning. The program is capped off with a senior research project and psychology majors are encouraged to intern to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. Graduates of the undergraduate program either move on to graduate work or find entry-level positions in education, consulting, professional services, and sales.

Wilmington University

Wilmington University confers the Bachelor of Science in Psychology to students who complete its online program, which offers flexible options for first-time and continuing undergraduates as well as for transfer students who already hold an associate’s degree. The broad curriculum includes an array of required psychology courses to provide students with a solid foundation in psychology that serves as preparation for graduate school and for the working world. The psychology core includes such courses as Theories of Personality, Group Dynamics, Research Methods in Psychology, and Learning and Cognition. Students also take a senior seminar capstone course that is based on organized research and a final oral presentation in front of a mock institutional review board.

EPPP Pass Rate and Accreditation Information for Psychology Programs in Delaware

The table below is designed to help you compare not-for-profit psychology schools in Delaware on a variety of factors. Clicking on the arrows in the top row allows you to sort the table. In addition to factors such as focus areas offered and tuition costs, accreditation is an important consideration when researching psychology programs. Depending on the type of program and the ultimate career path you are considering, accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Education Programs (CACREP), or the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) can make it easier to become licensed in your desired area of practice. For more information on these accreditations, see our overview of accreditation for psychology programs. You should also ensure that the program you are considering will meet the licensure requirements in the state where you wish to practice. The Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), a licensing exam administered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), is required in most US states in order to qualify for psychologist licensure. The EPPP results shown below are provided are for the exam period from February 1, 2015 to March 21, 2017.⁶ Only results from APA-accredited or ASPPB-designated doctoral programs with at least four test-takers during the exam period are included.⁶

Schools marked with a caret (^) in US News Best Graduate Psychology Programs ranked in a tie with other programs in their respective positions.
*See our guide to psychology program accreditation for more information on these accrediting bodies.
**The graduation rate is for first-time, full-time undergraduate degree- or certificate-seeking students who began studies in Fall 2012 and is calculated based on the percentage of students earning their degree or certificate within 150% of the normal time for program completion.¹

Schools with Psychology Degree Programs in Delaware

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The University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2792
https://www.udel.edu/

Student Review: “The University of Delaware has a truly great psychology program. At first, I was a little intimidated as all of my classes were filled to the brim with students. Psychology is apparently the most popular major in the university, so all of the introductory classes have upwards of 200 students in them. Those introductory courses are also pretty difficult; they’re meant to weed out the students who aren’t really serious. I admit, this period was hard to deal with, and I considered dropping the major. After this, however, the class sizes become a lot more manageable. The coursework became a lot more interesting as well, and I got to really connect with my professors. I managed to earn A’s or A-‘s in almost all of my courses for the major through consistent attendance and studying; as long as you put in the work, the professors are happy to reward you. Beyond the grades, I also feel that I learned a lot about the field, from history to its applications, and that this knowledge will help me in both my professional career and in my daily life. Overall, I highly recommend UDel’s psychology program, and implore anyone with even the slightest interest in the field to give it a try.” – Student at The University of Delaware

Student Review: “The University of Delaware psychology program was a below-average experience for me. The curriculum was challenging and I feel like I worked hard to get a good education that I received. On the downside, the professors did not seem very approachable to me and they did not always hold office hours at times that were convenient for the students in our major. They were accessible by email most of the time but not all things can be solved by email and be understood. The community life was always nice but a lot of younger students were not watched very well with their partying and it would sometimes affect other students learning abilities in classes.” – Student at The University of Delaware

Student Review: “The University of Delaware was a great education but left much to be desired. The teachers were mostly bland and forgettable except for a few. The coursework was relatively easy and the class sizes were all pretty small (except Intro courses). After I graduated I almost felt like I had just completed a High School version 2.0. Every day felt like the same and some days I lacked the motivation to even go to classes. However, there was one professor that really helped me stay focused and recommended I join more clubs and groups. I hope that the University invests in higher quality professors for future students.” – Student at The University of Delaware

References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Kiplinger’s Best College Values: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-best-college-values-college-finder/index.php#Table
3. The Princeton Review. The Best 382 Colleges, 2018 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2017.
4. PsychologyDegree411 Top Schools with Online Psychology Programs: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/
5. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 – Psychology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2019/subject-ranking/psychology
6. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.asppb.net/resource/resmgr/eppp_/2017_Doctoral_Report.pdf
7. College Factual, Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Psychology (Nationwide): https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/psychology/rankings/top-ranked/#
8. US News & World Report Best Graduate Psychology Programs: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/psychology-rankings