Curriculum
Leading social change.
Community Psychology Course Sequence
Students should take courses in the proper sequence to satisfy prerequisites for advanced courses and to prepare for practicum placements.
| YEAR ONE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 10 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 8 |
Summer Term Term Credits = 8 |
| 300 Professional Development Seminar I 1 credit |
301 Professional Development Seminar II 1 credits |
302 Professional Development Seminar III 1 credits |
| 350 Principles of Community Psychology 3 credits |
303 Community Service Practicum I 1 credits |
304 Community Service Practicum II 1 credits |
| 402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology & Psychopathology 3 credits |
485 History & Foundations of Community Development 3 credits |
472 Basic Intervention & Assessment Skills 3 credits |
| 641 Social Psychology & Individual Differences 3 credits |
520 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 credits |
494 Research Methods in Community Psychology 3 credits |
| YEAR TWO | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 7 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 9 |
Summer Term Term Credits = 6 |
| 486 Non-profit Organizational Structure & Practice 3 credits |
487 Program Assessment and Evaluation 3 credits |
480 M.A. Practicum in Community Development 1 credit |
| 496 Preparation for Research Project 1 credit |
498 Research Project in Community Psychology 3 credits |
481 M.A. Practicum Seminar 2 credits |
| 671 Structural & Sociocultural Bases of Health & Dysfunction 3 credits |
691 Public Policy, Advocacy & Social Change 3 credits |
488 Strategic Planning and Facilitation 3 credits |
Practicum
An integral part of all master's programs at the Adler School is supervised field placements. Ongoing involvement in clinical activities at professional training sites provides an opportunity to apply and further develop the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies gained in coursework.
This degree requires two practicums: a 150-hour Community Service Practicum and a 350-hour Community Development Practicum that takes place in a community or social service setting.
The program also requires completion of a comprehensive research project demonstrating requisite understanding of community-based research and critical analysis process and preparedness to undertake leadership in community development or further academic pursuits.
Designed for the professional learner, the program is offered in a flexible weekday, evening, and weekend format.