PSYC 4401 - Community Psychology

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1102; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010; PSYC 3301; PSYC 3020; PSYC 3030
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the history, development and approaches of Community Psychology. It will focus on the relationship between the individual and the community to solve social problems. This course studies the issues and challenges associated with the development and assessment of innovative mental health intervention in community settings. Topics include the history of community health, multidisciplinary and multicultural participation, the development of health priorities in community settings and the role of partnership in program development.