15 Best Psychology Grad Programs In Honolulu, HI (2022 Updated)

We heard about Chaminade University from a friend and when our daughter was accepted to Manoa and Chaminade, we flew out to tour both colleges. Both were beautiful but we were sold at the sheer “like home” feeling Chaminade offered. Everyone was so friendly and the dorms felt like a smaller scale apartment building. Don’t get me wrong Manoa was GORGEOUS and great, but the common bathrooms shared by each floor was a big concern for us. Chaminade is small enough where the teachers and staff actually know your name and there’s a wonderful support system for their students. Our daughter came from a small private school in LA and we felt leaving the mainland and coming to HI was culture shock enough; so coming to a smaller school offered some familiarity and comfort. She is now in her second semester of her second year and absolutely LOVES it! The island, the school, her 4 Roomate’s, and her new island Ohana have made this her second home, and we feel very safe with her there. I can not say enough wonderful things about this school. From the way they handled the pandemic, to their small classrooms & fun activities- it’s just amazing all around!Jorge Santiago

I loved my time at Chaminade …this was when there was still an off-campus coed dormitory called Hale Pua on King Street and we would ride our bikes to school everyday.. lots of friends.. didn't have a car at the time so we would drive w kimo Ryan and his Jeep Ryan Foo my roommate also had a car …there was Mike from New Jersey who had a motorcycle shipped out , and Jay from Alaska also had his BMW …bodysurfing at Sandy Beach..& surfing north shore …we had lots of fun back in the day this was in the 80s …I'm an old man now but I know Chaminade is still a great place… lots of fun good learning …study hard, play hard ,pray hard keep on surfing, Surf's Up, Hang Ten Aloha! God is Great: Father Son Spirit !…😍 📖⛪🌎! REPENT & BE BAPTIZED, ACCEPT the LOVE ♥️ of CHRIST & BE SAVED TODAY ! GOD IS LOVE 上帝是愛 😀♥️ #AcceptChrist2bSaved2dayJP VANDERKOK

Went for a meeting on Kalaepohaku Rocks, due to covid and everything were headed towards November/December 2022, St. Louis staff are friendly and personable, like because alumni association makes it possible for any boys to attend Saints. They said in the televise 175th. Anniversary, Whether parents are affluent, middle income or below,every boy that's interested. Allow St. Louis Administration decide what each boy financial aid will be in order for him to attend Red, White & Blue Crusaders Exactly as they said the how upper classmates take cares to the lower classmates as younger brothers. Boys of Kalaepohaku Ahui houRoyce Kono

I recently visited Hawaii to attend my graduation ceremony for earning and completing my doctorate degree in 2012. I enjoyed everything about Hawaii and was sad to leave and looking forward to returning soon. The people, the food, the beaches, and the shopping are memories and experiences I will never forget. The Hawaiian Luau and the hoarse back riding are experiences that I will never forget. The Diamond Head Mountain lookout was fabulous and fantastic. I got it all on camera and video, I will never be the same.Dr. Emory Carl Sims

"Argosy University, Hawaii is a non-profit educational institution offering a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a student-centered, flexible learning environment. Our campus is located in downtown Honolulu on Oahu, with additional sites on Maui and in HiloBadr A

Absolutely great venue. I attended a BNI meeting here this morning. Everything clean and meticulous. Staff very helpful, courteous and friendly. If you need to rent a place for a meeting, this is an excellent place to do so.Charles Oropallo (CharlesWorks)

I've only been going here for a few months, but so far I don't have any complaints. I suck at math, so was very happy to see they have free math tutors in the main library, in a study area! You can sit at a table and work alone (fast and free wifi for students), or ask the math (or english) tutor for help, which is the only thing that enabled me to pass. Beautiful campus, with large jungle trees, birds. I love the library, although they close too early during summer sessions, and are not open on weekends! One thing I don't like, however, is that in many classes, you sign up for the class and pay the tuition, and then the instructor directs you to buy a book (with an authorization code inside) ($190!) which you use to go online (Pearson MathLab), which is where you watch the videos, do the homework, quizzes and exams! If I am paying Pearson to use their website to learn all this, why am I paying the school so much tuition?We're literally paying two different institutions for one math class. Yes, I DO go to math class, but the instructor just goes over the chapter in the book and works out the examples on the board, and is available for questions. I feel this Pearson website should be included in the tuition, because..really now….the instructor isn't really doing anything after class, is she? Like grading homework? It's all online. Finally, this school advertises heavily/recruits in Asian countries, and many non-English speaking students attend the school. I don't have a problem with this, but now, in some of my classes, we have students who speak very, very poor English and can't follow along, (Excel Spreadsheet Class) and are always raising their hands to stop the teacher and have him come over and show them what to do! I don't have a problem with the occasional question regarding a formula, but most of these interruptions are for very simple things, like "How do I open a document?" Me and the rest of the class sit there and twiddle our thumbs, surf facebook or sleep while the whole class comes to a halt to allow the instructor to go to that one station and bring the non-english speaking student up to speed, while the rest of the paying class is sitting there, wasting time. One last thing; avoid the bookstore if you can, and buy or rent them online. Very expensive store, even for simple items! They sell a very cheap Texas Instruments calculator in there (recommended by the math teachers, coincidentally enough), and without even thinking, went over and bought it. They sell it for $20, but used it for about a week, and hated it. I found it very crappy, the buttons wouldn't register when pressed, etc. I was at Target later that week, and noticed they had calculators, and was shocked to see mine hanging there for $7.50! I paid $20 for a calculator Target sells for $7.50? Target had $20 calculators that were amazingly superior to mine, with larger screens, and better functions! What a joke! The other scam they do, is sell "branded" textbooks "specially printed" for Kapiolani College. Which means, they add their own little advertisements to the book! I have a "branded" textbook I bought from them, and every chapter or so there will be an advertisement in there for other classes at the college. Oh, and by the way, because they insert their own pages, guess what? The table of contents is now thrown off. By Chapter 10, when you look up "ROM" for example, the Table of Contents says Page 249. So you go to page 249, and it isn't there. So you start looking back and forth, lo and behold, it is way up on page 260. Thanks, KCC, for making me waste 5 minutes of valuable study time looking for something in a book that I paid $180 for, and in which the table of contents is now useless, because you "branded" the book with advertising inserts! Oh, and good luck selling the book online or to any other school; it says on the cover "Specially printed for KCC!". They do this, basically, to make it harder for you to sell it to a new student.James Dylan

I am a Senior citizen with several Masters Degrees and a world of experience. I can audit classes at KCC, and have taken several undergrad courses in the past two years with various instructors, all highly recommended. You get out of it what you put in, but I never failed to learn a lot in each class I took. The facilities are very good, and the cafeteria is quite good. The Ka'ikena Restaurant has a great view and a learning atmosphere, so we try to get reservations there at least once each semester. A plus is that we don't have to pay for parking and several city buses stop right at the college The teachers are student-centered which must make them crazy sometimes, because a lot of students don't have time to do any studying, or don't buy or read the course resources. This semester I am trying a service learning project. It's a lot of work but I look forward to the experience it provides to learn more about our own community.Frances Chaine

It's an absolutely great school wonderful people awesome View the food is excellent the teachers are fantastic the students are the best-looking students I've ever seen in my life anywhere it could all be supermodels most of the teachers are supermodels every classroom has a Jacuzzi one of the largest cannabis distributors she's right there some of the best waves I've ever served at the end or wave machine. Classes are 24 hours a day so they coincide with the casinos. Victoria's Secret training camp is located right next door. Pablo Escobar's nephew teaches a business class hi. Bela Lugosi is giving a lecture this October 31st. Those six Jamaicans from Cool Running can be seen periodically walking around the facility. If three McDonald's on the compound one of them serves exclusively milkshakes. You have to go upstairs to get into the basement. You can see the world's most interesting man parallel parking trains.Jonny Dakota

Campus is a disgrace. Oh Hi, you paid $2,000+ for classes? Well welcome! Now you just need to give us 20$ so that you are allowed to head to your class without us kicking your ass for coming here in your personal mode of transportation to get what you paid for. We also- as a reminder on your permit receipt, don't care if your car gets broken into, or stolen as it's not our responsibility. Oh but don't worry, enjoy parking your vehicle in our paved lot or our cool dirt, graveled dusty lot. We also have nice guys driving and sitting around to be sure no students forget to pay for their car. Be careful though, we have no white lines indicating parking stalls! Now before you think of heading toward your classroom, Don't forget! it will cost at least $1,000 more in order to fully participate in your class. Once you give all your money, welcome to your classrooms located in these tall apartment buildings. Oh one more thing, watch out on the way, as vehicles need to drive in the path you need to take to get to your class. Of course, if you want to kill yourself it will gladly make it easier for you! plus, we have many students present on both sides of the single path to your classroom, and situated all around campus that love to puff smoke and/or vapor in your face so that your lungs burn, eyes get irritated, and you get asthma and possibly an allergic reaction. We hope you have a great time, welcome to Honolulu Cash Charity college!Soukapella

If you don't mind people exhaling their cigarette smoke or vape being blown in your face while you walk to class, this is the campus for you. Oh and perfect for your kids too because they have a pre-school program. The caretakers also take them out around campus for a nice stroll. Pray that they don't receive medical problems due to second hand smoking. Make HCC a smoke free campusNissi Myles Taylan

The teacher who teaches ESL23-24 is very rude. She like using threatening words to respond the student , if you want to ask or figure out any further issues of your homework or tests. She looks kind at first , but when you get her class , then you will find her teaching method is very arbitrary. I never met this kind of teacher before.Wei Yu

This message is for the Federation(FOP). Please stop the BIG SCAM IN THIS UNIVERSITY. Parking for student it's a scam in everyway. Customer Service is very poor. Specially when you call by phone.There's a lot of bad but very bad smell in this University. You can get sick by the time you graduate. This University is very expensive but the quality is very low and poor. This is very embarrassing, disrespectful and unfairness for student. IN OTHER WORDS THIS UNIVERSITY STICK in every meanings and way. Student should get together for strikes and claim your rights as citizens and students. This University are a big scaming for people and the worst thing nobody do nothing about it and it's getting worse. This University depent of students money or income to keep operating. If there no student enrollment. There won't be job, paycheck for HORRIBLE ADMINISTRATION. FIGHT FOR YOU RIGHT STUDENTS THEY DEPENT ON YOU. YOU ARE POWERFUL.SG Universes

Graduated here, since then they have stuffed up numerous transcript orders and diploma replacements. They sent me someone else's diploma and refuse to refund or send me a new one, they say I need to pay for a new one!! This is after not being able to order one for 3 months because they were "looking for a new vendor". My transcripts have been sent to random people in other states who were kind enough to forward them to me, but what the heck?! What a joke of an institution.dean cobler

Very nice campus. However, most of the uh help, wearing the pink shirts are constantly driving at excessive speeds, ilegaly parking while blocking narrow sketchy exits (ie. Music ctr.). While waiting to pick up my children, I've noticed at least 7 different cars, on various occasions, driven by the very same uh helpers(pink tshirts), speeding in the parking lot, disregarding all rules, in a disrespectful and ignorant manner.D S

I found a psychologist I was interested in via Psychology Today. I called and left a message expressing interest in that particular therapist. I received a phone call back asking me to call or text them back. I texted. The next thing I know I am receiving invitations from a different therapist asking me to fill out information before our first visit. He’s an MSW, not a psychologist. I also have an MSW and had been specifically looking for a psychologist. Honolulu Psych Collective just ignores my initial request for a specific therapist. They never asked me any questions as to what kind of therapist I was looking for. Didn’t ask me if I prefer certain qualification, methodology, methodology, male/female, type of therapy … nothing. When I asked who the guy was emailing me for information, they said: “He is the therapist. Were you looking to see someone else?” He is the therapist? Not the one I asked for and most definitely not one that was discussed with me. I responded, again, with the name of the therapist I was interested in. They responded: “My apologies, Dr —— does not have any openings for new clients until January.” Nothing else. No inquiry to see what kind of therapist might work for me. Nothing. My experience was very confusing, unprofessional and, obviously, unfruitful.Christian Stettler

Dr. Coffee, Tepa Yarbrough, and Dr. Walter are all fabulous therapists. Also their office staff is really nice and friendly too. Really love Dr. Coffee's mother who works there part time. Highly recommend this practice!!Malia Souza-Wright

If you like having your financial aid cancelled the week before classes start, having acadamic advisors who have no clue what they're talking about, and being stranded in student housing with no adequate meal plan, this is probably the school for you. If you like weekly mental breakdowns, constantly asking yourself whether or not HPU is really an accredited university, and being lied to about the status of the accreditation, this is definitely the place for you. HPU is having issues with accreditation, but rather than being honest with students, they sent out an email saying that they are a "bachelor's general" and "master's general school." What does that even mean? I read their accreditation report and WASC didn't say anything about this. Also, the staff has messed up my transcript so many times. I was a day into my last semester when I received an email, well after I was told I could definitely graduate, saying that I was two credits short. Okay, fair enough, but then I expect to use my loans to pay for the $2300 class. Nope. HPU wouldn't let me. They also cut financial aid for textbooks before classes even start. And let's not forget about the time my on-campus loft flooded and the student life staff told me to clean up what was basically a swamp with towels. No one I know likes this school. My advice? Run. As fast as you can. And don't look back. Don't even apply. You're signing up for the most stressful time of your life. The only good part of this school is the English department (I was an English major). The instructors in that department actually care about students and their success, but outside of those few people? No one wants to help. I like to think the nightmare is finally over, but my diploma hasn't arrived yet, so who knows.Marian Gentile

My experience was better at HPU in comparison to the 2 other universities I have attended– one of which is on Oahu and the other in California. HPU is also ranked fairly good in the regional "Best Western Universities" in the US. Some students may have had bad experience(s) at the school but I think it happens to every school. HPU may not have the best facilities but overall it is a very good university.Aldemar Aglanao

The university loves to cancel financial aid the day classes start without warning to students. They have talked mentally injured students (like a concussion from surfing) into staying in classes when they should have been sent home to recover & removed from classes. In short, the university cares about money, and not you.Mr Kaiser

Like many others I value my education and take pride in becoming a first generation college graduate in my family. I wanted to study Psychology at the doctoral level and so when I was accepted into a competitors program, I was jumping for the moon. I completed all of my courses and sailed through my residencies ( 3 in total), and then they lost their accreditation and recommended that we ( the students) complete our studies elsewhere. This is when I stepped back and took a very hard look at what schools are offering. I sat out for over 8 years and actually became quite discouraged. Then I found AIU, I have to tell you first what attracted me to the school, not just the price but the curriculum is owned by you the student. You design what you need to graduate and move forward with your life. I started this month and I am already in phase 2 of 4, and headed to the construction of my thesis. AIU understands that you should have guidance with your course of study, but that ultimately, you are in control of what you want to learn and study. There is no repeat of what I have already learned and went into debt for. THIS IS A REAL SCHOOL. I immediately qualified for a scholarship reducing my overall tuition by 4k. It was automatically applied, the total amount for my PhD in Psychology is only $6900.00. They work with you to help you afford your monthly payment, this is NOT a scam or a diploma mill, you have to do to the work, but they are there to help you do it. My tutor is Kinmberly and she is awesome, knowledgeable, attentive and accessible. I was skeptical like anyone else would be, a Phd for under 100k.??? Yea right… but you know what this school is a legitimate higher learning institute. I cannot believe how incredible everyone has been , from admissions to class tutoring to school resources, and get this the online library is no different than USC, UCLA, OSU and the list goes on. Believe me, I have been at this thing for awhile, I tried traditional schools and got burned, I earned my law degree ten years ago and now I am going to lecture and publish in the general field of Psychology and none of this would be possible without AIU. Even though you work at your own pace, you are not alone. This is real, and its really happening for my family and I. I am so grateful that AIU gave me credit for my classes that I took at the traditional school, it shaved over a year off of my studies. They even offer free courses to the public with no obligation . Do yourself a favor, go to the website and see for yourself, I am a real student at AIU, and this is a real review, and I am so happy that AIU is here for students who want to learn without all of the red tape and confusion. Its an education that you can utilize to help mankind and I am so happy that they are here to teach their students how to do that. I am on my way, and you should be too. Thanks for reading this, I know its long, but I wanted to be thorough! Thank you AIU for helping me help my family and the community. #AIUmakeslearningeasyandaffordable #Imonmyway #ThankyouAIUChristine Richardson

I am currently a PhD student in this university. I study organizational behaviour. The university's self learning program is one of most dynamic learning opportunities that can help students develop skills and abilities to improve on their area of competencies. I have earned a bachelor and a masters from a conventional or traditional university in my country Nigeria, so I know the difference. I have had to interact with the tutors at AIU and found that what is going at AIU is not a fluke. The online programs and phases are difficult but a dedicated and hard working student will be able to overcome. The fees are student friendly such that any student will be able e to meet the terms. The academic programmes are also of international standard. Although in Nigeria online degrees are not accepted for jobs but I have found a substantial number of Nigerians employed after taking their degrees from AIU. Your choice is a matter of personal decision. I came to know about AIU through the Facebook platform and when contacted the school was quite impressed how they immediately helped me to enrol. I have done some presentations and I fill fulfilled that the Doctorate program is worth doing.Godwin Akoh

This is what I want to know. Why AIU has not registered as an ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY by the University Grant Commission in USA. in another word, Why , NOT GIVEN accreditation for Atlantic International University AIU since 1998. When there is NO accreditation for a approved university in the world, there is a BIG problem? When we faced for an interviews, authorities first see the World University Calendar and the Accredited Universities list. When there is Not papering the particular name of the UNIVERSITY , no further discussions or proceeding's on the interview. Solve this problem. Give me a clear answer. Please give me a professional reply. Until I am in little bit suspicion. Please SOLVE the Problem?Hemasiri Kuruppu

A Christian university with quality education and vision! PacRim's president has both an interest in the education of students, and character formation. Faculty come from a variety of backgrounds and churches, providing a spectrum of experience to critically form and experience belief and faith.Alex Young

Over twenty years old in it’s historic foundation in 1995, today’s new name since 2015 is Pacific Rim Christian University. Pacrim has great professors and hundreds of students from all over the world.River Chitwood

The office is beautiful and relaxing, much like a spa. The receptionist is so professional and pleasant and most importantly, the psychologists are knowledgeable and just amazing. Very grateful to have found this placeDaniel Chang

I had a fantastic experience working with Dr. Lu. She is knowledgeable, compassionate and easy to converse with. She seemed genuinely interested and concerned with my issues. Scheduling was also easy and convenient.Eric

Thank you, Dr. Coffee for speaking to me last night at 9pm, after trying to reach another Associate and getting the wrong number. I called probably 5 numbers, reaching the wrong person! You have always been the first on the list in the State of Hawaii, as the best Psychiatrists and most respected in the State! Something in the universe connected us, and you listened to me and told me to you’d help me…. I can’t thank you more! The woman you spoke toke to last night at 9pmGena LoPresti

I had a Zoom interview with Dr. Au earlier today (2/15/2022) and she was AWFUL. From the get go, she told me she already hired someone, which annoyed me because now she’s just wasting my time. She had plenty of chances to cancel the interview. In addition, instead of conducting an actual interview, she just went on and on about how I should go back to school and get my Masters in social work so that way I can “double my salary” and work in the mental health field. Initially, I was super excited about the interview because I have five mental illnesses and her therapy methods treats four of them, so I can empathize with the patients and build rapport that way. However, she didn’t ask me about any of that at all. Also, she made me feel really uncomfortable. Dr. Au is rude, critical, negative, condescending, arrogant, and judgmental. I do not recommend her, unless you want someone to put you down and make you feel bad about yourself.Jaimy B

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome LENS treatment works! Dr. Au is down to Earth and easy to talk to because she is genuinely interested in helping to find solutions.Aloha Chinese Teacher Jo Jo

Dr. Fukumoto is absolutely the best therapist I have ever found. She is a very insightful, patient-first, and perspective shifting doctor who has helped me go from severely ill — at rock bottom — to handling a manageable problem. The difference her expertise have made in my life is night and day. She has a very warm and welcoming talk therapy style that encourages the patient to discuss whatever problems they may be struggling with, particularly with the following: Depression Anxiety Bipolar Paranoid thoughts Sleep Disorders Addiction Family, friends, and relationship issues [Anything] I truly hope Dr. Fukumoto wins an award one day. I can’t express how grateful I am to have her on my support team and how different my outlook on life has changed over the past 2 years. I think she is still taking patients but she is a very busy bee! 💯/💯 🤙Jason Chan

They offer some really good non credit classes in Social Media but their customer service (website, phone, & in person) has a lot to be desired after the headache I had last time trying to register for a class. If my experience is better the next time I register I will definitely update this but until then.Michael Ching