PSYC 408 - Service Learning in Clinincal Psychology

Credits: (3)
This course considers issues that arise when implementing clinical psychological approaches within diverse communities, especially those communities traditionally underserved by our healthcare system. Students engage in service with a local organization that seeks to address mental health needs. Classroom discussions cover topics at the intersection of social justice and clinical/counseling psychology, with an eye toward understanding and addressing the factors that maintain inequality in mental health treatment.