Overview

At Community and Applied Psychological Studies from University of Miami students learn to identify barriers to well-being and to implement effective change-oriented strategies and policies. CAPS coursework emphasizes theory, research, and skills. It culminates in a practicum in a setting related to students’ area of interest and prepares them for both graduate studies and careers.

Careers

health and human service agencies

schools, universities, and community programs

government and non-government agencies

socially responsible business and entrepreneurial organizations

grass-roots movements

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychosocial Change and Well-being

Lifespan Human Development

Community and Character Development

Group Processes and Development

Understanding Human Service Organizations

Statistics and Research Design (statistics or equivalent)

Community Psychology & Development

Applied Social Research Methods

Human and Social Development Practicum

Human and Social Development Practicum Seminar

Family Studies: Dating, Coupling, Parenting

Counseling and Psychotherapy

Listening and Helping Skills.

Community Program Development And Evaluation

Community Consultation and Leadership

Organizational Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the Common Application. Upon submitting, you will be asked to pay a $70 nonrefundable application fee.

If you have attended a secondary school outside of the United States, you must submit your official secondary school documents (transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, examination results, etc.)

We require you to submit two letters of recommendation: one from a high school guidance counselor and one from a teacher.

The University of Miami is need-aware for first-year international undergraduate applicants. This means that, for a portion of international applicants, the Admission Committee will consider that student’s ability to pay tuition without the need for financial aid.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63456 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63456 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Miami

Funding

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