Community Psychology
PSYC 266
Spring 2017
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This course serves as an introduction to community psychology, a discipline that blends elements of sociology, anthropology, social psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and urban planning (to name a few). Class topics include levels of analysis, ecologies, prevention and intervention, feminism, and community psychology, empowerment, self-help, sense of community, coalition building, and social justice and action. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Nelson, G. & Prilleltensky, I. (2005). Community psychology: In pursuit of liberation and wellbeing. New York: Palgrave.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Knowledge and application of content will be assessed through examinations, hands-on project-based assignments, quizzes and reflection writings. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a column 3 breadth requirement course in psychology. |
| Instructor(s): Versey,H. Shellae Times: ...W... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 8 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 8 | FR: 8 |
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