LAS 620 Advanced Community Development Planning and Policy

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: LAP 600, LAP 605. 3 semester hours

Credits

3