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

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

69 SCH

69–72

Delivered

On Campus, Online

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 States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 57600 USD for the full programme during 42 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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