Topics may include the definition and classification of abnormal behaviour, and the roles of culture and societal institutions in the configuration of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal behaviour. PS482 Seminar in Community Psychology 0.5 Seminar and practicum to examine ideological and structural considerations in the promotion of mental health and in the alleviation of health problems, programs for prevention, politics of community control, emerging professional and paraprofessional roles, politics of social intervention. This course focuses on contemporary issues in applied psychology, emphasizing areas such as social, developmental, educational, community, personality, and clinical. In addition, class members work co-operatively in a series of workshops that enhance knowledge in the applied domain and in presentation skills. Thesis 1.0 Students select an appropriate topic, design and carry out research, and write a thesis demonstrating competence in both content and method.
Students meet regularly as a group with the instructor, and individually with a faculty advisor.
Decisions about admission to this course will be based on a consideration of grades, appropriate preparation for a thesis, and the availability of supervisors. Decisions will be made by June 1 of that year.