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

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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.

Focus on prevention and community-based research via coursework in community psychology; a research-methods sequence; electives in health services administration and areas of interest to you; and an externship and capstone research.


Our community psychology master’s program is an in-person evening program. You can complete your degree in two years while you work full time.

You will put your intervention, facilitation, and program evaluation skills into practice at an externship. Recent externs have developed outreach programs and designed and implemented program evaluations. You will also conduct original research that you present at Russell Sage’s Graduate Research Symposium. You may be eligible for research funding from Russell Sage College’s Broughton Graduate Fellowship or Paul Search Research Award in Community Psychology

A certificate in Forensic Mental Health includes coursework in abnormal psychology, evaluation and treatment of adult offenders and court involved youth, family and juvenile law, and related electives.

Easily Apply

Priority deadline for fall admission is March 15. Final deadline for fall admission is June 1.

Applicants should complete Russell Sage’s graduate program application and provide:

  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended; applicants who didn’t major in psychology should have completed undergraduate courses in statistics, history and systems of psychology, and three additional courses in behavioral sciences.
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • One- to two-page career goals essay
  • Current resume
  • GRE scores are not required
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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.

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Psychology Graduate Programs Handbook 2024-25
Personal advising, experienced faculty

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.

Alicia
Harlow, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology, Chair and Graduate Program Director

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Gayle Morse
Gayle
Morse, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

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Patricia A.
O’Connor

Professor of Psychology

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Justin
Kimber, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling and Community Psychology

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“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.”

Gayle Morse, Ph.D., Professor
Community Psychology

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.

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Need help?
Alicia Harlow, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology, Chair and Graduate Program Director
[email protected]
518-244-2223

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