PSYC 3340 Drug Use Prevention and Community Psychology
Students explore the principles of community psychology, systems theory, various types of prevention, resiliency, and environmental interventions used in community psychology. Through a service-learning assignment and within an ecological perspective and social justice framework, students examine problems such as teen pregnancy, homelessness, and drug abuse/dependence. 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.
Offered
Fall