Definition of Community Psychology:
By integrating research with action, Community Psychology seeks to understand and enhance the quality of life of individuals, communities, and societies. Community Psychology approaches are characterized by collaboration with stakeholders, interventions that focus on problem prevention and/or wellness promotion, ecological and systems levels of analysis and action, an outreach versus waiting orientation, and a commitment to the empowerment of underserved communities.

Procedure for Declaring a Community Psychology Concentration
A form listing the requirements and encouraged component (dissertation) with check boxes next to each would be completed by the student and signed by the Community Psychology Coordinator. This would be inserted into the student's file and the Coordinator would keep a roster of students who have declared the concentration.

• Practicum and Courses
• Community Psychology Faculty
• Community Psychology Concentration Requirement checklist form