Psychology 413 - C ommunity Psychology

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

This seminar-internship course has two objectives: to provide an introduction to some basic issues, concepts and methods in community psychology; and to offer experiential learning through an individual internship placement in a community setting (eight hours per week). Topics include the ecological perspective, stress and coping, and prevention and evaluation research. Possible internships include Headstart, working with foster children, nursing homes, crisis intervention centers and mental health-related hospital units; a small number of students may participate in a community research project as their internship. Students are required to meet with the professor prior to registering, and generally must have internships secured by the end of the previous semester. Prerequisites: Psychology 100 or 101, Psychology 205 and permission of instructor.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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