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CS92PROD
Community Psychology
PSYC 266
Fall 2010
Section: 01  

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.

Essential Capabilities: Effective Citizenship
Students in this course will be exposed to ways of conceptualizing and understanding their own and others' communities in ways that bring to bear social, political, cultural, and systemic issues. Of paramount importance are understanding individuals in context, issues of diversity, and how a multitude of forces and powers affect our individual and collection health, wellness, and illness.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(PSYC)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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