Students who are interested in pursuing research in community psychology beginning next fall have until Saturday, February 1, to apply for the new Ph.D. in Community Well-Being program offered by UM’s Department of Educational and Psychological Studies at the School of Education and Human Development.

The program provides 24 months of funding (tuition and stipend) to engage students who already have their master’s degree in community psychology, public health, education, social work, or another related field. Upon completion of the two years of coursework, there is a possibility of additional funding for dissertation work.

Faculty have expertise in ecological, critical, and participatory action approaches to promoting well being, social change, and social justice. Ongoing research covers a range of topics, including issues of race, ethnicity, and culture; mental health interventions, prevention, and promotion; and the role of community-based organizations.

Faculty includes Etiony Aldarondo, Dina Birman, Scotney Evans, Blaine Fowers, Laura Kohn-Wood, Guerda Nicolas, Isaac Prilleltensky, and Courte Voorhees.

For more information, contact Birman, the program director, at [email protected] or graduate program recruiter Fareza Khan at 305-284-6351.