PSY6608 - Community Clinical Issues (MCCP Emphasis)

(3 units)

In this course students learn about (1) the domain of community psychology and what a community orientation to clinical psychology is, (2) the intersection between multicultural issues and a community approach to psychology, (3) the basic concepts of a community-clinical approach, such as an ecological orientation and an emphasis on prevention/health promotion and (4) the varying methodologies of a community-clinical approach, such as mental health education, consultation, community development and social action.