Social psychology is a field of study where researchers attempt to understand how human psychology and behavior is affected in group settings.
Social psychologists examine the following concepts: prejudice and racism, aggression, conformity, social perception, and group behavior. Social psychologists do not solely focus on social influences. They also conduct research on social interaction and perception.
Students interested in this field should major in sociology, psychology, or related fields during undergraduate study. These fields will also acquaint students with key concepts for graduate school. Social psychologists do not administer clinical services, so professional licensure is not required in this field. As a result, job opportunities are available to individuals with master's degrees, but most organizations that hire social psychologists, such as universities, prefer applicants with doctorate degrees in psychology. It usually takes 4-6 years to complete a doctorate program.
Social psychology programs focus on the scientific study of individual behavior in group behavior, group contexts, and associated phenomena. Programs typically include in depth instruction in social learning theory, sex roles, group theory and dynamics, social cognition and inference, attitude formation, criminal behavior and other social pathologies, attribution theory, social development, altruistic behavior, and social ecology.
The colleges, universities and schools below offer majors and degree programs in Social Psychology. To learn more about a specific school click on any of the links below.
Ball State University
2000 University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
| Phone Number: | (765) 289-1241 |
| Website: | www.bsu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 23,938 (18,786 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |
Cameron University
2800 Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505
| Phone Number: | (580) 581-2225 |
| Website: | www.cameron.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 7,246 (6,658 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
Columbia University in the City of New York
West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY 10027
| Phone Number: | (212) 854-1754 |
| Website: | www.columbia.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 25,340 (7,904 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 6 to 1 |
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016
| Phone Number: | (212) 817-7000 |
| Website: | www.gc.cuny.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 7,145 (1,538 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016
| Phone Number: | (212) 817-7000 |
| Website: | www.gc.cuny.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 7,145 (1,538 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
CUNY Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367
| Phone Number: | (718) 997-5000 |
| Website: | www.qc.cuny.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 24,335 (18,775 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
| Phone Number: | (561) 297-3000 |
| Website: | www.fau.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 35,086 (27,942 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 27 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.fau.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.fau.edu/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.fau.edu/admissions/Apply_Online.php |
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401-9403
| Phone Number: | (616) 331-2020 |
| Website: | www.gvsu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – professional practice |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 28,436 (22,570 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.gvsu.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.gvsu.edu/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | secure.gvsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-… |
Harvard University
Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 2138
| Phone Number: | (617) 495-1000 |
| Website: | www.harvard.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 34,560 (14,864 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
Keene State College
229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1506
| Phone Number: | (603) 352-1909 |
| Website: | www.keene.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Distant town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 5,981 (5,693 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.keene.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.keene.edu/sfs/ |
| Online Application: | http://admissions.keene.edu/apply/how-to-apply |
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
| Phone Number: | (773) 274-3000 |
| Website: | www.luc.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 18,094 (11,414 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
Macomb Community College
14500 E Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48088-3896
| Phone Number: | (586) 445-7999 |
| Website: | www.macomb.edu |
| School Type: | 2-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 33,465 (33,465 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 31 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.macomb.edu |
| Financial Aid: | www.macomb.edu |
| Online Application: | www.macomb.edu |
Marymount University
2807 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207-4299
| Phone Number: | (703) 522-5600 |
| Website: | www.marymount.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,335 (2,608 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
650 Maryville University Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63141-7299
| Phone Number: | (800) 627-9855 |
| Website: | www.maryville.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 4,175 (3,270 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.maryville.edu/admissions/default.asp |
| Financial Aid: | www.maryville.edu/admissions/finaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.maryville.edu/admissions/adm_apply.asp |
New York University
70 Washington Sq South, New York, NY 10012-1091
| Phone Number: | (212) 998-1212 |
| Website: | www.nyu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree Doctor's degree – other |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 48,997 (24,325 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468-6001
| Phone Number: | (660) 562-1212 |
| Website: | www.nwmissouri.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus setting: | Remote town |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 8,446 (6,382 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 26 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/index.htm |
| Financial Aid: | www.nwmissouri.edu/FinAid/Index.htm |
| Online Application: | www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/index.htm |
Paine College
1235 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901-3182
| Phone Number: | (706) 821-8200 |
| Website: | www.paine.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,047 (1,047 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.paine.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.paine.edu/offices/fiscal/financial-aid/defa… |
| Online Application: | www.paine.edu/admissions/apply.aspx |
Park University
8700 NW River Park Dr, Parkville, MO 64152-3795
| Phone Number: | (816) 741-2000 |
| Website: | www.park.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1-year certificate 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 24,157 (23,064 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 25 to 1 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
1600 Woodland Rd, Abington, PA 19001-3918
| Phone Number: | (215) 881-7300 |
| Website: | www.abington.psu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 4,142 (4,091 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Admissions: | admissions.psu.edu/contact/campuses/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.psu.edu/studentaid/ |
| Online Application: | admissions.psu.edu/apply/ |
Prescott College
220 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
| Phone Number: | (877) 350-2100 |
| Website: | www.prescott.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 1,432 (1,034 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Pl Beacon Hill, Boston, MA 02108-2770
| Phone Number: | (617) 573-8000 |
| Website: | www.suffolk.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 2-year certificate Associate's degree 4-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 10,574 (6,445 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
SUNY at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
| Phone Number: | (518) 442-3300 |
| Website: | www.albany.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 20,813 (14,959 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.albany.edu/admissions.php |
| Financial Aid: | www.albany.edu/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.albany.edu/admissions.php |
Temple University
1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
| Phone Number: | (215) 204-7000 |
| Website: | WWW.TEMPLE.EDU |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 2-year certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 40,312 (29,448 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.temple.edu/admissions/index.htm |
| Financial Aid: | www.temple.edu/sfs/ |
| Online Application: | www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/index.htm |
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles
617 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
| Phone Number: | (213) 627-2580 |
| Website: | www.thechicagoschool.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Master's degree Doctor's degree – professional practice |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 147 (0 undergraduate) |
| Admissions: | www.thechicagoschool.edu/content.cfm/admission |
| Financial Aid: | www.thechicagoschool.edu/content.cfm/financing_… |
| Online Application: | app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/Applican… |
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017-1094
| Phone Number: | (202) 884-9050 |
| Website: | www.trinitydc.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 2,175 (1,403 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
| Phone Number: | (773) 702-1234 |
| Website: | www.uchicago.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 16,679 (5,160 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
University of Houston
212 E. Cullen Building, Houston, TX 77204-2018
| Phone Number: | (713) 743-1000 |
| Website: | www.uh.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 41,799 (33,210 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 32 to 1 |
University of Iowa
101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316
| Phone Number: | (319) 335-3500 |
| Website: | www.uiowa.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | 4-year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 34,398 (23,319 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
1 University Ave, Lowell, MA 01854-5104
| Phone Number: | (978) 934-4000 |
| Website: | WWW.UML.EDU |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 15,998 (12,226 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.uml.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.uml.edu/financialaid/ |
| Online Application: | www.umassadmin.net/isis/application/weba_index1… |
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV 89557
| Phone Number: | (775) 784-1110 |
| Website: | www.unr.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 19,633 (15,202 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.unr.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.unr.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Online Application: | www.unr.edu/admissions/application-process/appl… |
University of Rochester
203 Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627-0011
| Phone Number: | (585) 275-8063 |
| Website: | www.rochester.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 10,491 (5,806 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 6 to 1 |
Walden University
155 Fifth Ave S, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401
| Phone Number: | (800) 925-3368 |
| Website: | www.waldenu.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree – research/scholarship |
| Campus setting: | Large city |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 54,451 (5,332 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 31 to 1 |
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5167
| Phone Number: | (269) 387-3530 |
| Website: | www.wmich.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 28,448 (21,611 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |