Community Psychology
PSYC 266
Fall 2006 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
AFAM 266, AMST 267 |
| Course Cluster: Service-Learning |
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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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Dalton, J.H., Elias, M.J. & Wandersman, A. (2001). COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY: LINKING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.
Seidman, E. & Rappaport, J. (1986). REDEFINING SOCIAL PROBLEMS. NY: Plenum Press.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Group discussion papers, in-class work, midterm exam, and community-based final paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a column 3 Breadth Requirement course for psychology majors. |
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