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Master of Arts in Community Psychology: Community - Clinical Services Concentration

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PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

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 Community-Clinical Services The community-clinical services concentration prepares students for careers in clinical, mental health, and related human-service settings. Direct work with individuals is stressed, as are consultation, social problem analysis, and prevention techniques and strategies. Select four of the following courses: PSYC 6625 - Life Span Developmental Psychology PSYC 6628 - The Interview PSYC 6629 - Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counseling PSYC 6632 - Group Counseling PSYC 6633 - Family Therapy PSYC 6636 - Abnormal Psychology

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

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 Community-Clinical Services The community-clinical services concentration prepares students for careers in clinical, mental health, and related human-service settings. Direct work with individuals is stressed, as are consultation, social problem analysis, and prevention techniques and strategies. Select four of the following courses: PSYC 6625 - Life Span Developmental Psychology PSYC 6628 - The Interview PSYC 6629 - Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counseling PSYC 6632 - Group Counseling PSYC 6633 - Family Therapy PSYC 6636 - Abnormal Psychology

Admission requirements

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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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