MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


APY3050

Psychology - community psychology

Rob Curnow

8 points (6 points for students who commenced from 1994) + One 2-hour lecture, one 3-hour workshop per week + Second semester + Peninsula + Prerequisites: APY2020

Synopsis Community psychology and the traditional mental health approach. Nature and function of self-help groups. The psychologist's relationship with other health professionals. Crisis intervention. Prevention, social intervention and change in community organisations. Negotiation skills. Note: part of this subject involves placement in a community organisation.

Assessment Test: 20% + Seminar presentation: 30% + Placement report: 50%

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