Certificate in CyberPsychology – Behavioral Emphasis Online

Explore how technological advancements and increased time online shape our lives, influence human behavior and affect the ways we interact with the world.

Apply by: 1/10/25

Start class: 1/21/25

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Program Overview

Gain expertise in a dynamic field with the online Certificate in CyberPsychology – Behavioral Emphasis program

$6,750 Total Tuition

As few as 6 months Duration

15 Credit Hours

Enhance your knowledge and proficiency in a rapidly growing field with the online Certificate in CyberPsychology – Behavioral Emphasis program from Norfolk State University. As a pioneer in offering cyberpsychology programs online, NSU is leading the way in this emerging field of study.

Discover cyberspace's impact on human cognition and behavior, including the implications of digital technologies on human behavior and decision-making, both online and offline. Gain a broad overview of the history of cyberpsychological studies and its current state without the need for formal scientific research. This program does not require a background in psychology and does not prepare you for a research position. Additionally, you may be able to apply the credit hours earned from completing this certificate program toward NSU’s M.S. CyberPsychology online program, helping you save time and tuition as you pursue a graduate degree.

Graduates of the cyberpsychology online certificate program will:

Discover the intersection between society, culture technology and digital connectivity
Examine the connection between psychological theory and current digital technologies in everyday life
Explore the behavioral implications of digital technologies as they relate to areas such as help-seeking, cybercrime, digital privacy and information security
Identify how virtual reality applications influence human behavior

Discover the intersection between society, culture technology and digital connectivity
Examine the connection between psychological theory and current digital technologies in everyday life
Explore the behavioral implications of digital technologies as they relate to areas such as help-seeking, cybercrime, digital privacy and information security
Identify how virtual reality applications influence human behavior

Cyberpsychology career opportunities:

Cyberpsychology Consultant
Social Media Manager

Cyberpsychology Consultant
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$6,750 Total Tuition

As few as 6 months Duration

15 Credit Hours

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Tuition

Take advantage of tuition that’s flexible and affordable

Our student-centered focus is reflected in our affordable tuition for the online Certificate in CyberPsychology – Behavioral Emphasis program. Gain a top-tier Norfolk State University education and benefit from the flexibility of paying by the course.

Tuition breakdown:

$6,750 Total Tuition

$450 Per Credit Hour

Program	Per Credit Hour	Per Course	Per Program*
Certificate in CyberPsychology – Behavior	$450	$1,350	$6,750

*Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.

Tuition breakdown:

$6,750 Total Tuition

$450 Per Credit Hour

Calendar

Important dates and deadlines to keep in mind

With 7-week courses and multiple start dates a year, the online programs at NSU are designed to be ideal for working professionals.

Now enrolling:

1/10/25 Apply Date

1/21/25 Class Starts

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Now enrolling:

1/10/25 Apply Date

1/21/25 Class Starts

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Admissions

Your guideline for admission to the online Certificate in CyberPsychology – Behavioral Emphasis program

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Undergraduate 2.5 GPA or higher

Applicants to the NSU Online Certificate in CyberPsychology – Behavioral Emphasis program must meet the following criteria for admission.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with official transcripts from all institutions attended
Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher

Send all official transcripts to:

Norfolk State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504

For electronic submissions, please send to: [email protected].

Courses

Explore the courses in your online cyberpsychology certificate program

For the online Certificate in CyberPsychology – Behavioral Emphasis program, you must complete 5 courses totaling 15 credit hours, including 9 credit hours of core courses and 6 credit hours of electives.

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Core Courses

PSY 510: Psychology and Cyberspace

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

The psychology of cyberspace is explored through examination of the intersection between psychological theory and the progression of technology in everyday life. The behavioral implications of digital technologies will be explored, with an emphasis on computer mediated communication, online identity and anonymity, impression management, online addiction, telehealth and help-seeking, cybercrime, digital privacy, and information security.

PSY 560: Virtuality

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Virtuality explores the artistic, scientific, and clinical application of reality and actuality on human behavior. Diverse and interdisciplinary approaches will be used to explore the intersection between society, culture, technology, and digital connectivity to better understand methods of increasing quality of life and life satisfaction. This course incorporates psychological theories which support the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, cognition and communication, and mental health care to facilitate the critical examination of how virtual and augmented reality and related technologies are leveraged to improve human functionality and performance.

PSY 580: Cybercognition & Behavior

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to teach the underlying principles of human cognition (i.e., attention, thinking, perception, intelligence, comprehension, memory, decision-making, problem solving, reasoning), as well as applying cognitive principles to situations where human behavior is influenced by the computer or other Internet-based environments, as well as a comparison of online versus offline decision making. This course deals with understanding how higher mental processes are influenced by technology as a medium. The aim of this course is to inform the student of theories and research in these areas as well as to improve their critical thinking skills for understanding the biological, neurological, social, and other psychological basis for human thought.

Elective Courses

Take 6 credit hours from the list below.

PSY 540: Consumer and Media CyberPsychology

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce students to the psychology of the consumer and the media in an increasingly digital world. Student will examine the relevance of psychology theory and research to understand how social media in particular impacts the social and economic well-being individuals within different societies. Students will explore how consumer preferences are shaped and influenced by the different media available to them, as well as how information is cultivated and delivered to people based on big data sourcing and algorithms that leverage users online activity.

PSY 550: Human-Computer Interaction

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is an interdisciplinary field that integrates theories and methodologies from computer science, cognitive psychology, human factors, digital learning, and other related areas. The course will cover the basic theory and methods that exist in the field, and use case studies, critical thinking and experiential activities to examine the potential applications of HCI in physical and digital environments.

PSY 570: Forensic CyberPsychology

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course addresses the research and application of psychological knowledge to different areas of (digital) forensics specifically as they apply to the intersection of psychology, sociology, and criminal justice. Classifying cybercrimes and applying forensic psychology to deviant online behavior from criminological and forensic psychological theoretical perspectives will be addressed.

PSY 590: Cyberpsychopathology

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course offers a broad overview of abnormal psychology and applies concepts to behaviors commonly impacted by digital technologies. Topics may include how to define normal versus abnormal behavior, diagnostic features and etiology of well-established psychopathology, prevalence and treatment of psychopathology and related disorders, critical evaluation of current debates about digital addictions and online self-help, and a focus on the influence of societal and systemic factors.

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