Community Psychology
Mission Statement:
The mission of the community psychology program is 1) to prepare professionals to understand, empower and advocate for the well being of diverse individuals, families, and groups, within the framework of their culture, and the community; 2) to offer curriculum and community experiences to prepare competent students to enter the work force as a bachelor’s level practitioner or continue on for a graduate degree and 3) to be effective in working in a culturally diverse and global context.
Program description:
Community Psychology is an application of psychology that examines mental and behavioral health and relationships within the context of a person’s needs, abilities and community. People are understood both from an individual and ecological/wholistic/and system’s perspective, thereby including the levels of individual, family, group, culture, institutions and community. The Community Psychology program emphasizes experiential learning, outreach and empowerment of underserved populations, and an ethic of giving back to the community. Graduates of this program may be employed in a wide variety of human service agencies, corporations, and government agencies or continue on for a graduate degree.
For a comprehensive overview of the program, take a look at the Undergraduate Handbook.
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