Community Psychology

Community Psychology programs prepare individuals to apply psychological principles to the analysis of social problems, and the implementation of intervention strategies for addressing these problems. Includes instruction in social ecology, primary and secondary prevention of social pathologies, social intervention strategies and tactics, large group counseling, social services systems behavior, creating settings, cultural stress, and the dynamics of social change.

Of the 6 Community Psychology degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level, women make up 100% percent and men make up 0% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Ohio has more students graduating with a degree in Community Psychology than any other state? In fact, Ohio awarded 6 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Community Psychology is $44,000.