Psychology, Ph.D., Community Psychology at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Ph.D. students in the Community Psychology concentration receive training that will enable them to conduct research and collaborate with communities to improve the well-being of individuals and social settings. Seek to expand "helping" beyond traditional psychotherapy to promote wellness.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: Typically, students complete the Ph.D. in 6-7 years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Admission for fall semester only. Application Deadline: December 1 Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Because the work of community psychologists, by its nature, is collaborative and interdisciplinary, we offer a flexible curriculum that provides a strong grounding in the foundations of the field and opportunities for students to expand their knowledge and skills in relevant disciplines. In consultation with their advisors and depending on the concentration (community, community-clinical, M.P.H./Ph.D.) and career paths they wish to pursue, students may choose additional coursework in psychology and/or other disciplines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of purpose Resume/curriculum vitae Three letters of recommendation Transcripts (one from each institution attended) The GRE is not required and GRE scores will not be reviewed Writing sample The statement of purpose should summarize your skills and experiences that are relevant to your particular area(s) of interest in graduate study in psychology. Discuss how your experiences might have shaped the research questions you are interested in exploring. Address the fit between your objectives and the graduate training offered at GSU (including the fit with the faculty member(s) with whom you would most like to work). We are particularly interested in specific examples that illustrate your quantitative abilities, problem-solving skills, initiative, leadership, perseverance and maturity. We are also interested in how your educational, professional, clinical (if applicable), or personal (e.g., cultural, economic or social) experiences prepare you to contribute to our department’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion during your graduate career. It should be approximately 1000-1500 words.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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