Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology

About the University

About the School

Faculty and Administration Biographies

Affiliated Faculty

Academic Programs

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology (Department of Clinical Psychology)

Psy.D. Program in School Psychology (Department of School Psychology)

Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology (School of Graduate Studies)

Master of Psychology (Psy.M.)

Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.A.B.A.)

Master of Applied Psychology (M.A.P.)

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Bachelor of Arts/Master of Applied Psychology (M.A.P.) Program

Organizational Psychology (O.P.)

Clinical Child, Adolescent, Family, and Pediatric Psychology (CCAFP) Concentration

Community Psychology Concentration

Definition of Community Psychology

Community Psychology Faculty

Health Psychology Concentration

Multicultural Psychology Concentration

Certificate in Alcohol Studies

Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

Degree Requirements

Academic Policies and Procedures

Student Services

Divisions of the University

Definition of Community Psychology

By integrating research with action, community psychology seeks to understand and enhance the quality of life of individuals, communities, and societies. Community psychology approaches are characterized by collaboration with stakeholders; interventions that focus on problem prevention and/or wellness promotion; ecological and systems levels of analysis and action; an outreach versus waiting orientation; and a commitment to the empowerment of underserved communities.