PSYC 709L Community Psychiatry

Credits: 4
The purpose of the Community Psychiatry elective is to familiarize the student with the community mental health system in Oregon and allow the student to participate in various aspects of consultation and patient care in a community mental health center. Students will learn about patterns of mental illness, the nature of mental health care delivery, drug and alcohol treatment programs and the interface of law and psychiatry. Students will participate in both seminars and community training experiences.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit