PSYC 351 - Clinical-Community Psychology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

Students will be introduced to an integration of clinical and community psychology, the study of social factors that influence mental health and the identification of social interventions for the prevention and/or amelioration of mental illness. The course will trace the roots of clinical-community psychology in the field of community mental health, and will introduce students to strength-based strategies for the prevention of and recovery from mental illness. Pre-requisite: PSYC201. Course Objectives (1) Identify social factors that influence mental health and mental illness. (2) Identify community interventions for prevention and ameliorating of mental illness. (3) Identify methods of assessment for clinical-community interventions. (4) Describe various theoretical approaches to clinical-community psychology.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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