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
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Rolling admissions
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Clinical Psychology View 1318 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
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
27324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 759 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
27324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 759 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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