Ph.D. in Community Psychology

Program Overview

National Louis University's Doctorate of Philosophy in Community Psychology equips graduates with skills to promote systemic change through research, advocacy, and community development. The program covers topics like research methodology, policy planning, and leadership, preparing graduates for careers as educators, researchers, and policy developers in universities, government agencies, and community organizations. With a projected job growth of 17% for Social and Community Service Managers, this program offers promising career opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
National Louis University's Doctorate of Philosophy in Community Psychology aims to develop skills necessary to promote positive change at a systemic level between individuals, organizations, and communities.
• Objectives:
The program provides training in quantitative and qualitative methods, grant writing, prevention and intervention, evaluation, advocacy, community development, policy change, and other areas.
• Program Description:
The program prepares graduates for jobs as educators, professors, program directors, policy developers, consultants, or researchers within universities, government agencies, and community organizations.

Outline:

• Program Content:
The Ph.D. in Community Psychology covers topics such as:
• Research Methodology
• Planning and Policy
• Communication Skills
• Society and Culture

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
With a Ph.D. in Community Psychology, graduates can find employment as researchers, educators, advocates, policy analysts, program developers, evaluators, and organizational consultants.
• Career Opportunities:
Positions for community psychologists are available within governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, research centers, and academic institutions.
• Career Outcomes:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions for Social and Community Service Managers are expected to increase 17 percent from 2019-2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Additionally, Policy Analyst positions are expected to grow 6 percent during this period, and Social Work positions are projected to grow 13 percent.