Minneapolis Psychology Schools & Programs

Augsburg College offers a bachelor degree in psychology with concentrations in social psychology and law. Minneapolis Community & Technical College has an associate degree program for alcohol and drug counseling, as well as a psychology major. North Central University offers a major in psychology as well as a minor in psychology/pastoral care. Concordia University in St. Paul offers a psychology bachelor's. Metropolitan State University in St. Paul offers a bachelor's in alcohol and drug counseling, and bachelor's and master's in psychology. The University of Minnesota offers an undergraduate degree in psychology, as well as a doctorate with specialties including cognitive and biological psychology, industrial/organizational psychology and school psychology.

In the Minneapolis area, psychology-related occupations are growing at a healthy pace, according to forecasts through 2012. Jobs for clinical, counseling and school psychologists are expected to grow 21%, and for industrial-organizational psychologists, 27%. Community and social services occupations, which include many psychology-related fields, are expected to increase by 29% overall, including increases of 18% for educational, vocational and school counselors, 26% for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors, 25% for mental health counselors, and 21% for marriage and family therapists.


Psychology Schools, Programs & Courses in Minneapolis
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Minneapolis is a Great Place to Study Psychology

Minneapolis is home to one of the top-ranked developmental psychology programs in the US located at the University of Minnesota. The city also has a host of other quality schools offering a variety of psychology-related degrees. When it comes time to look for a job, psychology students will find dozens of hospitals and healthcare facilities, including the Mayo Clinic in nearby Rochester, which has one of the top-ranked psychiatry programs in the country. Minneapolis is a great location for students interested in psychology careers.


Other Resources for Psychology Education and Careers in Minneapolis
  • Mental Health Association of Minnesota
  • Greater Twin Cities United Way
  • The Minnesota Psychological Association
  • The American Neurological Association
  • Psychology - Employers in Minneapolis
  • Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
  • St. Joseph's Home for Children
  • Family & Children's Service
  • Minneapolis Public Schools
  • Rape & Sexual Abuse Center
  • Walk-In Counseling Center

  • Psychology - Internship Opportunities in Minneapolis
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Chrysalis
  • Courage Center
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis
  • People Serving People
  • Washburn Child Guidance Center
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