MA in Community Psychology
This 42 credit Master of Arts in Community Psychology focuses on the systems, practices and tools needed to effectively address mental health and community welfare issues.

Students from Program Evaluation present their findings at the 2009 Graduate Research Symposium
The goals of the program are to :
- Reorient the student's thinking from individually-focused to more community-focused and systems-oriented models
- Train the student in a variety of prevention and intervention strategies to facilitate behavior change in community settings
- Train the student to evaluate the progress of social service, educational, and other helping programs
- Provide the student with evaluation, assessment, and consultation skills.
A Certificate program in Gerontology is available to Community Psychology students through the Sage Department of Nursing and requires a separate application.
Course schedules are flexible and include evening and weekend options to meet the needs of working students. See current list of adjunct faculty.
Note: Admission to the New York State psychologist licensure examination requires a Ph.D. in psychology. The Community Psychology degree does not meet the educational requirements for licensure as a MHC in New York State.
Program Design
The program consists of a community psychology core, a research methods sequence, general psychology electives, a required Health Services Administration elective, and the capstone experience.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the community psychology program must meet the general admission requirements:
- Official transcripts of ALL previous undergraduate/graduate study.
- Two letters of reference (academic or professional).
- Undergraduate courses in statistics, history and systems of psychology (not required for undergraduate psychology majors), and at least three other courses in behavioral sciences.
- Satisfactory "Personal Prospectus" statement regarding rationale for interest in the program.
- Current Resume
Applicants who meet all admission requirements will be admitted as regular graduate students. Those who do not fully meet the requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis if they show high promise for success in the program.
Degree Requirements
- Completion of all required and elective courses.
- Completion of externship in community settings.
- Completion of a thesis (3 -6 credit hours) or research seminar (3 credit hours).
| Community Psychology Program Summary: 42 Crs. | ||
| Requirements: All courses are three (3) credits | Credit Hours | |
| Community Psychology Sequence | 15 | |
| PSY551 | Community Psychology: Frameworks for Intervention | |
| PSY 558 | Community-Based Prevention and Intervention | |
| PSY 562 | Community Mental Health | |
| PSY 570 | Developmental Psychology | |
| PSY 575 | Abnormal Psychology | |
| Research Methods Sequence | 6 | |
| PSY 563 | Behavioral Research Methods | |
| PSY 581 | Program Evaluation | |
| Required Health Services Administration Elective Choose one with advisement | 3 | |
| HSA 553 | Health Systems and Health Policy | |
| HSA 555 | Organization and Administration of Health Facilities and Agencies | |
| HSA 557 | Legal Aspects of Health Services Administration | |
| HSA 558 | Budgeting and Finance for Government, Non-Profit and Health Organizations | |
| HSA 565 | Health Care: Financial and Management Systems | |
| General Psychology Electives Select four courses with advisement | 12 | |
| PSY 505 | Intro to Forensic Mental Health | |
| PSY 567 | Group Counseling Dynamics | |
| PSY 571 | Counseling | |
| PSY 585 | Risk and Resilience in Development | |
| PSY 592 | Alcoholism/Drug Addiction | |
| PSY 599 | Special Topics in Psychology | |
| GNT 501 | Perspectives on Aging | |
| Capstone Requirements | 6 | |
| PSY 566 | Externship | |
| PSY 589 | Thesis | |
| OR | ||
| PSY 590 | Research Seminar | |








