Community Psychology, M.P.H./Ph.D.

Georgia State University

United States of America, Atlanta

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Georgia State University

United States of America , Atlanta

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 60

Campuses

Atlanta

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022 4-Jan-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 30,216 / year

Apply Date 4-Jan-2022

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Community Psychology, M.P.H./Ph.D.

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Disciplines

School of Public Health

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Statement of purpose Resume/curriculum vitae Three letters of recommendation Transcripts (one from each institution attended) The GRE is not required and GRE scores will not be reviewed Writing sample The statement of purpose should summarize your skills and experiences that are relevant to your particular area(s) of interest in graduate study in psychology. Discuss how your experiences might have shaped the research questions you are interested in exploring. Address the fit between your objectives and the graduate training offered at GSU (including the fit with the faculty member(s) with whom you would most like to work). We are particularly interested in specific examples that illustrate your quantitative abilities, problem-solving skills, initiative, leadership, perseverance and maturity. We are also interested in how your educational, professional, clinical (if applicable), or personal (e.g., cultural, economic or social) experiences prepare you to contribute to our departments emphasis on diversity and inclusion during your graduate career. It should be approximately 1000-1500 words. Please submit a writing sample from your past work, preferably on a topic relevant to psychological science. There are no specific parameters or required length for the writing sample. You might submit a class paper, honors thesis, conference submission, journal article for which you are the primary author, or another writing sample that demonstrates your writing, critical thinking, and research skills. The resume or CV should summarize your academic, research, clinical and other relevant experiences. Previous research experience and, in the case of the Clinical and Community programs, relevant applied experience are evaluated favorably in the admission process. Although an undergraduate major in psychology is not required, applicants are expected to have a background in psychology that includes a minimum of two courses that cover psychological statistics and research methods. * Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores. Please review the following resources before starting your application: Welcome from the Directors of Graduate Studies FAQs for Graduate Program Applicants Faculty Accepting Students for Fall 2022

English Program Requirements

For students required to show English Language Proficiency for summer 2020 and fall 2020, Georgia State accepts Duolingo English tests as one of the new English proficiency tests. To register for the test, please go to go.duolingo.com/applicants. The Duolingo English Test can be taken online from a computer with a camera. Certiﬁed results are available within two days and can be shared instantly with the university. For 2020-2021 admissions cycle, any changes on the admissions requirements will be updated on the website under the guidance from the University System of Georgia.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 30,216

Application Fee

USD 60

How to Apply

Whether applying for an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree you can expect to do the following steps to apply: Prepare: Gather your materials and note admission requirements and deadlines. Some academic schools and colleges within Georgia State have different application deadlines. Apply: Create an application account, and submit transcripts and other required materials. Check Your Status: Pay the application fee, and look out for status updates on your account.