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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 Program Development The 12-credit program development concentration prepares students for careers that emphasize the administration of both traditional and non-traditional programs and services. The concentration addresses planning, development, and evaluation of innovative approaches to treatment and prevention in the public and private human service sectors as well as in business and industry. PSYC 6619 - Organizational Behavior PSYC 6628 - The Interview PADM 6602 - Public Policy Formulation and Implementation or PA 649 - History and Development of Health Care Institutions
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Main Subject
Sociology
Study Level
Masters
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 Program Development The 12-credit program development concentration prepares students for careers that emphasize the administration of both traditional and non-traditional programs and services. The concentration addresses planning, development, and evaluation of innovative approaches to treatment and prevention in the public and private human service sectors as well as in business and industry. PSYC 6619 - Organizational Behavior PSYC 6628 - The Interview PADM 6602 - Public Policy Formulation and Implementation or PA 649 - History and Development of Health Care Institutions
Admission Requirements
80+
6.5+
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree completion from an accredited university or college. Other English Language Requirements: A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 OR A minimum iTEP score of 3.7 OR An ELS Certificate of Completion of Level 112, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program.
Jan-2000
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