Undergraduate Courses in Psychology Undergraduate Courses in Psychology PCOM 245 Introduction to Community Psychology Integration of social psychology with mental health in the resolution of problems in the community. Social psychological theories and empirical strategies are used to study the dynamics of power, membership, change, and deviance.
Accent is also on comprehensive mental health center and roles of community psychologist.
Meets the General Education Requirement - Contemporary Issues. Externship Supervision is provide in a variety of community action programs which have preventive as well as treatment goals. Day and hour assignments can usually be arranged, but effective study participation will require a 3 hour block of time in order to serve directly in a community setting. This course focuses on the application of psychological research methods and knowledge to the evaluation of the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of community programs. Emphasis will be on techniques for program planning and for constructive innovations in community settings.