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This course investigates the various aspects of neighborhood and community-based development and the roles that community psychologists can play in facilitating relevant planning initiatives. Students will learn how changing urban structures such as neighborhood gentrification and displacement can impact community development and influence resident management practices. In addition, students will identify and evaluate the effectiveness of different planning approaches including asset mapping, advocacy and equity planning within the context of policymaking. Prerequisite(s): For the Ph.D. in Community Psychology program, the following courses are prerequisites: LAP600, LAP605. 3 semester hours

This course will explore advanced strategies for leading change in government and nonprofit organizations that maximize benefit to the community. The focus will be on understanding how organizations must adapt to outside changes and the demands of stakeholders. It will also focus on how organizations can improve their performance and efficiency while staying current on best practices and continuous quality improvement. Students will learn how to plan for and lead these changes in a way that aligns the design of such changes with the organization's goals for community improvement. Prerequisite(s): For the Ph.D. in Community Psychology program, the following courses are prerequisites: LAP600, LAP605 3 semester hours

This course examines the impact of the distribution of power and the tensions that drive modern cities on community areas. Consideration will be given to racial and ethnic divides. The relationship between government, private economic interests and resident's interests will be explored. Theoretical and policy issues as they relate to urban politics that help and/or hinder community residents will be explored. Prerequisite(s): For the Ph.D. in Community Psychology program, the following courses are prerequisites: LAP600, LAP605 3 semester hours