The Community Psychology program at Marymount College is an interdisciplinary program that exposes students to theory, research, and practice to address complex social issues and promote social justice.

Students interested in understanding, assessing, and influencing human behavior to increase quality of life are well-suited to pursue this applied field. A social ecological framework is used to assess and address social issues (e.g., homelessness, obesity, drug abuse, school drop-out, and violence) to ensure comprehensive social action.

Career Opportunities

o   Academic and educational settings

o   Health and human service agencies

o   Corporations, for-profit and non-profit

o   Government systems: legislative and executive branches

o   Community-based organizations, advocacy groups, religious institutions, neighborhood groups

o   Foundations

o   Community development, planning, and environmental organizations

o   Research centers, independent consulting groups, evaluation firms

o   Public policy and community planning and development organizations