About Psychology.org

Psychology has the potential to change countless lives, and the field continues to grow.

Who We Are

At Psychology.org, we strive to provide trustworthy and accessible information about psychology, counseling, and social work. We explore degrees, careers, professional issues, and regional laws concerning licensure.

Interest in psychology, counseling, and social work continues to grow, yet career paths for students can be unclear, and information about these fields can be even more inaccessible for non-professionals.

We believe all people should have access to trustworthy and clear information about advancing their education and career in psychology and related fields.

Skills learned in psychology, counseling, and social work programs are highly valuable and transferable to careers in healthcare and non-health services. They can also help people progress in their own mental health journeys.

On our site, you will find career guides for niches within psychology, articles on specialized degrees, lists of online programs, financial aid resources, pages on state-specific laws for mental health professionals, and topical articles featuring expert interviews.

Psychology.org was founded in 1997 by William Palya, Ph.D., and Donald Walter, Ph.D., and has been operated by RV EDU, a digital portfolio of education websites, since 2019.

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In 2020, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S experienced mental illness.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the job outlook for counselors to increase 19%.

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Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors.

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Our Editorial Process

Degree ranking pages are one of our site's main offerings. We specialize in reviewing online programs and publish lists by degree type, including the best online counseling programs, best master's programs for social work, and best online bachelor's degree programs.

We create our rankings using data from reputable sources like the U.S. Department of Education. Our vetting process also includes a quality assurance team that assesses datasets for accuracy. Key factors include the school's reputation, affordability, and academic quality. Our ranking methodology page goes into further detail about our factors and formulas.

Editorial Integrity

Our content is reviewed by Integrity Network contributors, who are clinical, forensic, and educational psychologists.

The Psychology.org team includes writers, editors, and contributing psychology students and professionals dedicated to helping you navigate the field. We follow a strict editorial process to ensure our content is up-to-date, factual, and relevant.

Vetting: We assess writers, contributors, and reviewers for relevant experience. Our writers have backgrounds in education, journalism, or psychology, while on-page contributors and reviewers work in psychology or related fields.
Fact-Checking: All pages are reviewed by our copy editing team before publishing to ensure the content is accurate and backed by reputable, primary sources. We regularly update our content to reflect the newest data as it becomes available.
Page Review: Our Integrity Network contributors use their industry knowledge and experience to verify our content is true and comprehensive. Pages that have gone through this process include a reviewer byline.

Meet Our Team

Our team of writers, editors, and publishers is dedicated to providing the most relevant and accurate information that concerns the psychology, counseling, and social work disciplines.

Jacob Given

Writer

Education: MA in Theology and Religious Studies, Villanova University, BA in Humanities, Columbia International University

Evan Thompson

Writer

Education: BA Communication: Digital Journalism, Central Washington University

Tyler Epps

Editor

Education: BSBA Management, Appalachian State University

Juliann Scholl, Ph.D.

Writer

Expertise: Higher education, College admissions

Kathleen Curtis

Writer

Whitney Sandoval

Writer

Expertise: Accessibility, Inclusion, Equity in education

Bianca Gonzalez

Writer

Expertise: Career readiness, Corporate social responsibility, Accessibility, Inclusion

Andrew Rice, Ph.D.

Editor

Education: Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, MS Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, BS Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University

Aaron Perkowitz

Writer

Expertise: Finance, Accounting, Technology

Psychology.org Contributors

Our contributors include freelance writers and Integrity Network reviewers. They have backgrounds in psychology, healthcare, and education. All share a passion for psychology and helping others find their educational pathway.

Jacob Given

Writer

Education: MA in Theology and Religious Studies, Villanova University, BA in Humanities, Columbia International University

Evan Thompson

Writer

Education: BA Communication: Digital Journalism, Central Washington University

Juliann Scholl, Ph.D.

Writer

Expertise: Higher education, College admissions

Kathleen Curtis

Writer

Whitney Sandoval

Writer

Expertise: Accessibility, Inclusion, Equity in education

Bianca Gonzalez

Writer

Expertise: Career readiness, Corporate social responsibility, Accessibility, Inclusion

Learn more about our Integrity Network members and contributors.

Our Policies

Transparency around how we make money is important to us. Psychology.org is an advertising-supported website. Featured partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. Advertising placements and sponsored content are clearly labeled throughout the site. Review our full advertising policy and our privacy policy for more information.

Get in Touch With Us

If you have a question or interest in contributing to Psychology.org, feel free to reach out to us at contact@support.psychology.org.