LAP665 Advanced Theoretical Foundations of Community Psychology

This course will give students a philosophical background in community psychology and related fields, including social psychology, sociology, personality, health psychology, social work, and urban studies. A particular theory will be focused on each week: empowerment theory, sense of community, ecological theory, social psychology and personality, psychoanalysis, sociological models, and theories of stress. Students will learn to analyze theories and apply them toward interpreting real world situations. Prerequisite(s): LAP 600. 3 semester hours