Overview
Program Highlights
Research-Focused Curriculum
Delve into research on topics that interest you. We build research directly into the curriculum so you are working on a subject you’re passionate about, not fulfilling someone else’s criteria.
Career Enhancement
Build on your previous academic work or transition into a new field. Whether you have a Master’s degree in Psychology or any other field, our Ph.D. program will help you hone your interests and reach your career goals.
Real-World Expertise
Learn from faculty with years of on-the-ground experience as community psychologists working with nonprofits, community organizations, and international universities to address a variety of social, political and cultural issues. Our faculty are also renowned scholars and active researchers in the field.
Community Impact
Make a difference by applying your research toward helping communities, nonprofit agencies, and social service organizations. Past students' research topics have included “The African Immigrant Experience,” “Children Success with Diverse Childhood Experiences," and “African American Women and Help Seeking Behaviors.”
Accreditation
National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pilot Research in Community Psychology
- Community Psychology
- Community Prevention and Intervention Approaches to Social Problems
- Community Organizing
- Advanced Quantitative Methodology in Community Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
69–72
Delivered
- Semi-structured, Fully structured
- Exams and graduation only, Regular optional meetings
- Only feedback on assignments and exams, Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Campus Location
- Chicago, United States
Disciplines
Psychology Community Development View 237 other PhDs in Psychology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete application
- Official transcripts or NACES evaluation for credits earned outside of the USA
- Proof of Englsih scores or waiver
- Resume
- Writing Sample
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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National
16457 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 57600 USD for the full programme during 42 months.
Living costs for Chicago
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Community Psychology.
Available Scholarships
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