Master of Arts in Community Psychology: Forensic Psychology Concentration

The field of community psychology applies the theories and approaches of psychology and related social sciences to the task of understanding and modifying the complex social forces, including risk and protective factors, that influence individual and community well-being. Accordingly, the M.A. program in community psychology provides training in current strategies for preventing and treating psychological problems, emphasizing interventions at the levels of social institutions, organizations, groups and individuals. Community analysis and consultation are addressed, along with program development, administration, and evaluation. Classroom study is closely integrated with supervised internships in a variety of human service organizations and community settings. Graduates assume positions of responsibility in a broad range of human service settings, such as mental health programs, youth service bureaus, community centers, child development programs, municipal services, state agencies, health care systems, community action programs, and advocacy organizations. The program consists of 45 credits, 24 of which compose the core curriculum completed by all students, and 12 of which constitute one of three areas of concentration. The remaining 9 credits are electives. Required Courses PSYC 6605 - Survey of Community Psychology PSYC 6608 - Psychometrics and Statistics PSYC 6609 - Research Methods PSYC 6610 - Program Evaluation PSYC 6612 - Consultation Seminar PSYC 6615 - Consultation Fieldwork PSYC 6611 - Individual Intervention Seminar or PSYC 6613 - Systems Intervention Seminar PSYC 6614 - Individual Intervention Fieldwork or PSYC 6616 - Systems Intervention Fieldwork Concentration (four courses) Electives (three courses) Concentration in Forensic Psychology The 12-credit forensic psychology concentration, offered jointly by the Psychology and Criminal Justice departments, prepares students for careers in the management and care of offenders in forensic settings. In addition, it is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals currently working in law enforcement, the courts, and various community-based treatment and prevention programs. CJST 6623 - Mental Health Law PSYC 6656 - Abnormal Psychology in Forensic Populations PSYC 6657 - Forensic Assessment PSYC 6658 - Forensic Treatment Models