Community Psychology - MA
Gain international experience and a US-accredited degree with our Community Psychology program. Develop skills to address social problems through thesis work, internships, and practicums with NGOs, community organizations, government offices, and international agencies. Play a central role in community psychology, especially during challenging times, with support from dedicated faculty and peers. Learn to create sustainable solutions that enhance well-being across communities.
Program Overview
Learn community psychology skills in an international setting while acquiring a degree from an institution with US accreditation.
- Apply your thesis to solving social problems and make use of internship and practicum opportunities, working with NGOs, community-based organizations, government offices, and international agencies
- Be challenged to gain new experiences, with support and encouragement from caring faculty members and motivated peers
- Work to create a central role for community psychology, particularly during challenging times
- Learn how to develop sustainable solutions that promote well being across communities
Degrees and Admission Requirements
New students are enrolled annually for the fall semester, which begins in early September. In general, admission decisions are based on a candidate’s personal statement, previous academic record, experience in community-based settings, and letters of recommendation.
Learning Outcomes
The program emphasizes professional training, with many courses involving hands-on experience. It includes an eight-month (two-semester) internship and a community-based research thesis, where skills in community work are further developed. Across the program, students learn how to:
- Understand the psychological and physical health of individuals in the context of the communities and systems in which they live
- Conduct applied, participatory and action-oriented research
- Assess community needs, resources, and strengths
- Design and implement prevention and intervention programs
- Develop community coalitions and build community capacities
- Evaluate and monitor programs in ways that promote collaboration and use of findings
- Apply basic individual and group counseling skills in community work
- Interact with communities in an ethical and culturally competent way
Career Paths and Practical Experience
Our graduates go on to work in community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government entities, and international agencies as employees or as consultants. They acquire multiple skills that are transferable across different work settings including program evaluation, assessment, and monitoring.
Fellowships
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