Community Psychology, M.A., Community-Clinical Services Concentration

M.A. Community Psychology

Program Outcomes

1. Students will successfully conduct applied social research relevant to community psychology.

2. Students successfully apply major theoretical concepts in the core community psychology curriculum and their concentration area. 

3. Students demonstrate, at a professional level, applied intervention skills in an internship setting relevant to their concentration.

The program consists of 36 credits, 18 of which compose the core curriculum completed by all students, and 9 of which constitute one of three areas of concentration. The remaining 9 credits are electives.

Concentration in Community-Clinical Services

The community-clinical services concentration prepares students for careers in clinical, mental health, and related human-service settings. Work at the individual level is stressed, as are consultation, social problem analysis, and prevention techniques and strategies.

Select three of the following courses:

• PSYC 6625 - Life Span Human Development
• PSYC 6629 - Theories of Counseling
• PSYC 6636 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders
• PSYC 6639 - Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling
• PSYC 6650 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention