of and commitment to social
inequalities and its considerations
Community Psychology Computer Literacy
such as social stratification [based on University of Washington Bothell January 2010 to September 2015 Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to its
gender, class, ability (physical or full capacity
mental), ways of learning, thinking, and The Community Psychology major explores and examines social
problems while engaging in the promotion of the well-being of
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being, ethnicity, wealth, nationality, 100% accuracy
heritage, occupation, academic
people in one's community. The field draws heavily from
psychology, while simultaneously drawing from sociological Use search engines, online
discipline etc.], material inequalities,
theory and practice, community development, ecology, public databases, and other online tools
ecological and public and personal
health, anthropology, cultural and performance studies, public such as social media and
health issues. Is a perceptive,
policy, social work, and social justice movements. Through this downloadable software devices to
thoughtful, inclusive, open-minded
program community psychologists are trained to produce its maximum capacity according to
team player in appropriate situations
knowledge that can inform social policies, social service work, purpose at hand.
with the tenacity and perseverance to
effectively complete assignments both
helping practices, and community change through community
independently and as an integral part
research and action. The Community Psychology major provides Interdisciplinary Research
rigorous academic preparation for students who wish to pursue
of a team effort alongwith the flexibility Writing
to adapt to changing situations and careers in human services, community development mental
requirements. Fluent in both English health, family and youth programs, counseling, prevention, Design and implement research
and Sinhala in all three areas of program evaluation, community arts, multicultural program across various disciplines
reading, writing and speaking with
development, and human relations. The major also prepares and Write/present interdisciplinary
demonstrated ability in
qualifies students for graduate work in a variety of academic and research in effective, credible,
interdisciplinary research writing,
applied research fields including Psychology, Sociology, clear, compelling, thought
analysis, report writing, argumentative
Counseling, Public Health, and Social Work as well as provoking, creative ways
essay writing, various forms of creative interdisciplinary graduate work in the arts, humanities, and social
sciences including Cultural Studies and Policy Studies.
writing etc. in the English language. Work Ethic
Proficiency in using internet services,
Additionally, the Community Psychology curriculum advances six Dynamic
such as online databases, appropriate
software, various social media and the
core learning objectives. Quick Learner
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applied knowledge of related best
1) Develop an understanding of human development and well-
Committed/dedicated/motivated
practices. being within an ecological framework.
2) Draw upon the strengths and perspectives of diverse Detail-oriented without losing the
stakeholders in defining and solving social problems. sense of the whole
3) Utilize interdisciplinary methods and approaches to community Well-rounded/interdisciplinary
action and research. Willing and motivated to learn new
4) Understand, evaluate and participate in the development of things as a curious and
effective intervention, prevention, and health promotion investigative, research-oriented
strategies and programs for individuals, small groups, and person
communities.
Hardworker
5) Integrate knowledge across disciplines and contexts in ways
that respect different approaches to understanding human Critical thinking/creative
development and well-being.
6) Work collaboratively across diverse groups and organizations Interpersonal Skills
through community-based experience and internships.
