PSYD 895K Special Topics: Community Psychology

Students will learn theory and research on the role of community psychology in addressing problems related to a range of pervasive social justice issues such as violence, homelessness, poverty, intolerance, and substance abuse, which impact on the health of individuals and communities. Community Psychology takes an ecological approach to human functioning, locating health and dysfunction in the interaction between individuals and larger social systems. Community Psychology is also concerned with preventive interventions and encourages collaboration across disciplines. Intervention strategies that involve community needs assessment, program development and evaluation, community organizing, activism and advocacy, grant writing/fundraising skills, and policy analysis will be emphasized. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 1.5 semester hours

Credits

1.5

Distribution

Argosy Courses