Community Psychology Consulting (Two Terms)

INSTRUCTOR INFO

Keith L. Kaufman, Ph.D.

kaufmank@pdx.edu

COURSE CRN

• Spring 2025

  • 64530, 63555

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Note: This is a two- term Capstone (winter and spring terms),and has either a three or four credits per term option. 

This course focuses on the development of consultation skills applicable for use with a broad range of organizations and utilizes a Community Psychology perspective. Students will join one of several available consultation teams, each working collaboratively with a particular community partner on a project to address a critical organizational need. Community partners organizations are typically working in the fields of child/social welfare, social justice, health/mental health, violence prevention, education, criminal justice or community development. The capstone strives to foster the development of practical skills related to organizational consultation and collaboration, program evaluation and development, effective teamwork, technical communication, as well as ethics, inclusion, and social responsibility. Previous capstones have assisted community partners with a broad range of projects. For example, evaluations to assess program effectiveness, creating the foundation for new programs, enhancing prevention and safety efforts, and supporting/assisting with the development of a major community training event.

CONTACT INFO

Keith L. Kaufman, Ph.D.

kaufmank@pdx.edu