Diploma in Community Psychology

• Understand Community Dynamics: Grasp the psychological and physical health of individuals within their community and system context.
• Conduct Research: Apply participatory and action-oriented research techniques.
• Assess Needs: Identify community resources, strengths, and needs.
• Design Interventions: Create and implement prevention and intervention programs.
• Build Capacity: Develop community coalitions and enhance community capabilities.
• Evaluate Programs: Monitor and evaluate programs in ways that promote collaboration.
• Apply Ethical Practice: Work ethically and with cultural competence in community settings.

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, acceptable GPA, English proficiency test, one recommendation letter

Courses (18 credit hours)
Course work for the Graduate Diploma requires the completion of 18 credits as follows:

Required Courses
12 credits Required / 4 courses

PSYC 502/5210 – Community Psychology and Systems Theory (3 cr.)
PSYC 525/5253 – Consultation to Non-Profit Organizations (3 cr.)
PSYC 530/5233 – Community Assessment and Program Evaluation (3 cr.)
PSYC 535/5243 – Prevention and Intervention in Communities (3 cr.)
Electives
6 credits Required / 2 courses

Students should take two additional electives that best meet their professional goals, with approval from the graduate advisor and the department in which the course is offered. Students will be encouraged to take a course related to research methodology if they have not already completed a graduate-level research course.

Notes
Students will be encouraged to complete the diploma in one year.