LAP 650 Principles of Consultation in the Community and Consultation Proposal

This course emphasizes community psychology practice and the development of consulting skills. Students explore the role of community psychologists as consultants partnering with government, schools, nonprofits and community-based organizations. Some processes to be examined are gaining entry, setting clear goals, clarifying roles, writing proposals, contracting, setting timelines and deliverables, estimating costs, managing conflict, business planning and self-assessment and reflection, creating a positive climate. Culturally responsive approaches and diversity are explored as they relate to consultation. Students will also prepare draft proposals for their community consultation course sequence: LAP 690.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

LAP600, Orientation to Community Psychology; or permission of Program Chair or designate. LAP605, Principles of Community Psychology; or permission of Program Chair or designate.

Corequisite

None