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PhD of Community Psychology
- Chicago, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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
- 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
| Campus | Lincoln Park Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science and Health |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 112 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | DePaul 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.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,422 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53, IELTS Academic 6.5.

