Master of Science in Community Psychology FAQs

This is a 60-credit program. You can take up to nine credits per semester and up to nine credits each summer. Some students have completed the program in 2.5 years. Many complete within 3 years.

You can take three, six, or nine credits any semester. You can go at your own pace.

During the fall and spring semesters, most classes meet every other weekend, on Friday evening, Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon. Some classes meet every other week night. Classes are generally four hours long and are very interactive.

Yes! The Alverno College Master of Science in Community Psychology degree is approved by the State of Wisconsin for licensure as an LPC. Once you finish the program, you are eligible for the Licensed Professional Counselor-in Training (LPC-IT) credential. You then engage in 3,000 hours of post-master’s supervised practice and take the National Counseling Exam to be eligible for the LPC license.

Students will be required to complete a 700-hour supervised practicum experience toward the end of the program. We will work with you to find a suitable placement. In some instances, you may be able to complete part of your practicum at your current worksite if appropriate work and supervision can be arranged.

Yes. Our students have bachelor’s degrees from several different fields including social science, community leadership, nursing, English, philosophy, and women’s and gender studies, to name a few. The admissions committee will look at your ability to think critically and to write at a graduate level. You will submit writing samples that will help assess your ability to engage in successful graduate work.

Graduate students are able to complete a FAFSA for student loan options. We encourage students to speak with their human resources representative regarding any tuition reimbursement available by employers and to research outside private scholarships.

• A writing sample using a provided prompt or an APA-style paper written within the past five years that meets the criteria outlined in a provided prompt.
• A personal statement that clearly describes your interest, experience and goals for work in community psychology (limit five pages).
• Official transcripts showing a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
• Three professional or academic recommendations.
• A criminal background check is required, but not at the time of application. This will be discussed in class during your first semester.

Our applications are always free. Apply today at alverno.edu/apply.

Email admissions@alverno.edu with any questions you have.