
Become A Change-Agent
Individuals with a background in Community Psychology use their education and skills in roles that serve the community and advance social justice.
Tuition & Fees
36-37 credits
$800 per-credit
$3,400 Graduate Assistantships available per semester
(enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester)
Length & Format
2 years
to graduate
In-Person
Evening program
About The School of Health Sciences
Russell Sage College is the region’s premier institution for health professions, offering the most comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
About our Community Psychology Master’s Program
This master’s program in Community Psychology is ideal for individuals working in community agencies, who seek a graduate degree but do not wish to pursue licensure as a mental health counselor (LMHC).
If your goal is to become an LMHC, please see our Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Community Psychology program.
Course Requirements
The 36 or 37 credit Master of Arts in Community Psychology focuses on the systems, practices and tools needed to effectively address mental health and community welfare issues.

Our community psychology master’s program comes with a deep, Russell Sage-level of support from an assigned faculty advisor who works with you to ensure your success.
Gayle Morse, Ph.D., Professor “We hear from people who hire our psychology master’s students, that [our graduates] are prepared, they know what they’re doing, they are professionals.”

Your Future Career with a Master’s in Community Psychology
This psychology master’s degree will prepare you for rewarding and meaningful work that builds a stronger community.
Individuals with a background in Community Psychology are hired by state and county agencies, health care systems, universities, school districts, human service agencies and more.
M.A. in Community Psychology Alumni Spotlights
Jordan Johnson ’23 works as coordinator of outreach and retention at Central Washington’s Area Health Education Center (in Washington state), …
“I routinely rely on my Community Psychology classes in my work. I have been able to train other professionals, develop curriculums, and implement programs due in part to the strong foundation and knowledge I gained in the program.”
Jennie Huling ’17 was able to work full time while she was a student in the M.A. in Community Psychology …