Overview

Program in Community Psychology / Program in Community Psychology is located in West Haven, CT, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Community psychology
Master of Arts (MA)	Community clinical services
Master of Arts (MA)	Forensic psychology
(Graduate Certificate)	Applications of psychology
Master of Arts (MA)	Program development

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	11

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Alternate accepted Fieldwork

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

38

Applied

27

Accepted

15

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 1
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

37

Total Graduate Students

10%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.7%
Black or African American	27.03%
White or Caucasian	51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	5.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.7%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (18%)

Female (81%)

Location & Contact

Address 300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT  6516
United States

Contact Dr. Melissa Whitson
Associate Professor
Email: mwhitson@newhaven.edu
Phone: 203-479-4589

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