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Programs in the School of Health Sciences focus on academic excellence, innovative teaching, interprofessional education and applied learning, creating opportunities across diverse community and health care settings. Together faculty and students engage in high-profile initiatives and health science research within the Capital Region’s leading health science facilities and beyond.
Master of Arts in Community Psychology PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Develop new ways of thinking.
Students are reoriented from individuallyfocused thinking to community-focused and system-oriented methods of thinking.
Build skills in the areas of evaluation,
assessment and consultation.
Be an agent of change.
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This program prepares students who want to advance social justice, promote the well-being of people across varying cultures and develop strategies to address social issues.
Classes that fit your schedule – no matter how busy you are. Flexible course
schedules include evening and weekend options.
Facilitate behavior change in community
settings through prevention and intervention strategies.
ALUMNI ARE EMPLOYED AT: • Federal Bureau of Investigation • New York State Legislature • New York State Office of Mental Health • New York State Office of Child and Family Services
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended • Two letters of recommendation • A 1-2 page career goals essay • A current resume Deadline: Rolling admission Start date: Fall, Spring, Summer semester
PROGRAM SUMMARY | Master of Arts in Community Psychology Community Psychology Sequence (15 credits)
Research Methods Sequence (6 credits) Required Health Services Administration Elective (3 credits) Choose one with advisement
General Psychology Electives (12 credits) Choose four with advisement
Capstone Requirements (6 credits)
PSY 551
Community Psychology: Frameworks for Intervention
PSY 620
Community Based Prevention and Intervention
PSY 562
Community Mental Health
PSY 570
Developmental Psychology
PSY 575
Abnormal Psychology
PSY 563
Behavioral Research: Methods and Analysis
PSY 625
Monitoring and Evaluation
HSA 553
Health Systems and Policy
HSA 555
Strategy in Healthcare
HSA 557
Legal Aspects of Health Service Administration
HSA 558
Budgeting and Finance for Government, Nonprofits and Health Care
HSA 565
Health Care Finance and Management Systems
PSY 567
Group Counseling Dynamics
PSY 571
Theories of Counseling
PSY 585
Risk and Resilience in Development
FMH 592
Alcoholism/Drug Addiction: Vulnerabilities, Dynamics, and Problems
PSY 599
Selected Topics/Psych
GNT 501
Perspectives on Aging
PSY 566
Externship
PSY 689
Thesis
OR PSY 590
Research Seminar
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TOTAL CREDITS
CONTACT:
Gayle Skawennio Morse, Ph.D. Graduate Program Director and Professor 518-292-1819 | morseg@sage.edu
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