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PhD of Community Psychology
- Chicago, United States
- 3.67 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctoral programme on community change, Research and policy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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 degree with a foreign credential evaluation
- Accepted English test score or exemption
- Programme-specific CV
- Statement
- References or writing assessment
- Proof of funds.
Accepted academic background
Graduate degree required in practice (credential evaluation, CV, Statement, References vary by programme, Exact prerequisite not stated on international pages), Proof of funds 33, 000 USD.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Recommendation Letters
- Writing Sample
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements on the international admissions pages
- No deadline is published. Apply free online at as an International Applicant. Submit a foreign credential evaluation
- US transcripts if any
- A passport copy
- An accepted English test score or exemption
- programme documents (CV
- Written statement
- Recommendation letters or writing assessment). Show proof of funds (33
- 000 USD). Request the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa (I-20 page.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,819, $17,165 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences |
| Department | Community Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 69,110 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
April 2027
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Program starts
July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3.67 years.
Tuition is $16,819, $17,165 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,700 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 105.