Community Psychology

University of Washington Bothell

United States of America, Bothell

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University of Washington Bothell

United States of America , Bothell

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Sep-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 39,906 / credit

Next Intake 28-Sep-2022

Community Psychology

About

While the field draws heavily from psychology, it also draws from theory and practice in sociology, community development, ecology, public health, anthropology, cultural and performance studies, public policy, social work, and social justice movements.

Develop an understanding of human development and well-being within an ecological framework.

Draw upon the strengths and perspectives of diverse stakeholders in defining and solving social problems.

Utilize interdisciplinary methods and approaches to community action and research.

Understand, evaluate and participate in the development of effective intervention, prevention, and health promotion strategies and programs for individuals, small groups, and communities.

Integrate knowledge across disciplines and contexts in ways that respect different approaches to understanding human development and well-being.

Work collaboratively across diverse groups and organizations through community-based experience and internships.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completion ofCollege Academic Distribution Requirements(CADR’s)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Submission of unofficial high school transcript from most recent high school attended
Proof of English language proficiency is required for all students who did not complete more than half (at least 7 years) of their primary and secondary education in school(s) a) where English was not the language of instruction and b) in countries other than the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.Learn more on our English language proficiency page.
The University of Washington Bothell no longer requires SAT or ACT scores (read the January 27, 2021 announcementfor more information)

English Program Requirements

Proficiency in English is required for graduate study at the University of Washington as outlined in Memo 8. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Proficiency for this program can be demonstrated in one of the followingways:

A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States where English is the medium of instruction.

A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an institution in Australia, the Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, or the United Kingdom and where English is the medium of instruction. While enrolled at the degree-granting school, the student must be in residence on campus.

Official documentation from the applicant’s undergraduate degree-granting institution (if the institution is in a country other than those listed in #2 above) verifying thatallinstruction is in English. A minimum of three years of enrollment at the undergraduate institution is required. Documentation must be presented to the Graduate School; credential service reports are not acceptable. Acceptable documentation must be one of the following:

Official or attested letter from the undergraduate college, University Registrar, or Controller of Examinations office.
Official transcripts, attested mark sheets, or degree statements are also accepted if English is stated as the medium of instruction.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 39,906 / credit

How to Apply

Step 1: Check application deadlines

Step 2: Complete an application form

Transfer students (includes current UW Seattle and UW Tacoma Students)

Domestic Students: submit the Application for Transfer Admission to the University of Washington Bothell online.
International F-1 Students: Submit the Application for International Transfer Admission to the University of Washington Bothell online.
Refer to the ISS requirements and checklist page for complete details.

Step 3: Complete supplemental application requirements

A. Complete a writing assessment option

Submit your Personal Statement and your grade on the Advanced Composition Course Pre-requisite
Submit official SAT W or ACT score to UW Bothell Admissions
Register for the Writing Skills Assessment (WSA) prior to the posted application deadline

B. Submittranscripts:

Current UW Bothell (Pre-Major)Students:Provide one unofficial transcript from each college or university you have attended with your application. This will also include your UW transcripts.

C. Submit personal statement

Prepare a personal statement (no more than two pages double-spaced) that addresses each of the following:

Your preparation and motivation to pursue upper-division studies in business.
Your ability to contribute to the educational experience of other students at UW Bothell campus or the ELC in Bellevue
Other factors that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider (i.e., academic or personal challenges).

D. Submit resume

Prepare a resume (maximum one page in length) that includes education, employment, volunteer/extracurricular activities, and interests.

E. Additional information

Complete applications received by the application deadline will be assured of a review; complete applications received after the application deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Admissions will remain open until the program is full.

Your admission is contingent upon receipt of transcripts verifying successful completion of all prerequisite courses prior to the quarter you will begin classes at the University.

Additional information about these requirements can be found on our Admission
Requirements page.

Please contact an UW Bothell [email protected] if you have questions about any of these requirements.