PSYC 3340 Drug Use Prevention and Community Psychology
In this course, students will be introduced to principles of community psychology, systems theory, various types of prevention, resiliency, and environmental interventions used in community psychology. Problems like teen pregnancy, homelessness, and drug abuse/dependence are examined through a service learning assignment, and considered within an ecological perspective and social justice framework. This course meets the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals' prerequisites for certification as a 'Certified Prevention Specialist' by providing the student with half of the 100 hours of prevention training.