A bachelor of science in Community Psychology will join Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s University Portal program, which bring four-year degrees to the Anoka-Ramsey campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids. The Community Psychology degree, a collaborative effort between Anoka-Ramsey and St. Cloud State University, is scheduled to begin in fall 2009.

Information sessions about the latest four advanced degree offering at Anoka-Ramsey will be offered:

• Monday, May 4, 2 to 3 p.m., Coon Rapids Campus
  Riverview Rm.
• Thursday, May 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Cambridge Campus
  Rm. G201

“The Community Psychology program from St. Cloud State University examines mental and behavioral health and relationships within the context of a person's needs, abilities and community,” says Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Deidra Peaslee. “Students have requested that the program be brought to Anoka-Ramsey. It will prepare graduates for numerous careers and enhance the communities in which our students live and work. “

Along with the Community Psychology degree, Anoka-Ramsey’s University Portal program has brought several other advanced degrees to its Cambridge Campus and Coon Rapids Campus:

• St. Cloud State University:  a bachelor of arts in Elective Studies, a bachelor of science in Special education and a master of science in Special Education
• Metropolitan State University: a bachelor of science in Business Administration
• Minnesota State University Moorhead: a bachelor of science leading to Special Education E/BD licensure
• Bemidji State University: a bachelor of science in Nursing

 “The need for advanced degrees in our service area is well-known,” says Anoka-Ramsey President Dr. Patrick M. Johns. “We expect to add more four-year degrees to our University Portal program in the near future.

For more information about the Community Psychology degree at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, contact St. Cloud State University Professor of Community Psychology Avelino Mills-Novoa, Ph.D. via email or 320-308-6037.

To begin the admissions process immediately, contact Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Deidra Peaslee.