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 52 Community Psychology degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, women make up 77% percent and men make up 23% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Illinois has more students graduating with a degree in Community Psychology than any other state? In fact, Illinois awarded 18 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Community Psychology is $44,000.