Overview

Our Community Psychology program at Point Park University practical emphasis is on community-based participatory action research, community advocacy and outreach and community program evaluation. We train our students to work for community mental health outreach programs and community-focused nonprofit organizations, while also preparing them for further graduate studies in psychology or related fields.

Goals

The overall goal of the program is to enable graduate psychology students to enhance the well-being of individuals, groups and communities through research, community assistance and clinical practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Community Psychology

Humanistic and Phenomenological Approaches

Psychopathology in the Context of Society and Culture

Social Psychology and Cultural Transformation

Childhood & Society

Critical Race Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 986 other Masters in Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate QPA of 3.0 is required for full admission.

500-word statement of purpose is required that addresses how your professional experience and career goals relate to graduate study.

Courses completed in psychology, behavioral science or a related discipline preferred.

Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (79 IBT), with a test date of no more than two years OR minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with a test date of no more than two years OR approved completion of a PPU English language proficiency program

Tuition Fee

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International

24540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 818 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

24540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 818 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

24540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 818 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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