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PhD of Community Psychology

DePaul University

  • Chicago, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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DePaul University campus

About the program

Doctoral programme on community change, Research and policy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Formulate original research questions in Community Psychology
  • Apply suitable research methods
  • Evaluate evidence critically
  • And communicate an independent research contribution through a substantial scholarly project.

Career outcomes

  • Researcher
  • Educator
  • Professor
  • Program director
  • Policy developer
  • Evaluator
  • Consultant
  • Advocate
  • Nonprofit management
  • Social services

Curriculum

  • 69-72 semester hours plus an internship and dissertation. Five areas: research methodology
  • Planning and policy
  • Communication skills
  • Society and culture
  • And leadership and change
  • Beginning with the foundations and history of community psychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree in a related field with a strong prior record
  • Recommendation letters
  • Statement and writing sample as the programme requires.
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: Strong prior academic record
  • Some programmes prefer 3.0 on 4.0

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or master degree, programme-dependent) in a related field; recommendation letters, statement, writing sample (e.g. Philosophy)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 53
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Community Psychology admission requirements at DePaul University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,422 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusLincoln Park Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Science and Health
DepartmentDepartment of Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value112
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteDePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Community Psychology.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    367 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.