Research Methods in Ecological-Community Psychology
PSYC 209
Spring 2018
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01
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| Certificates: Civic Engagement |
| Course Cluster: Service-Learning |
The focus of this course is to introduce the student to the historical and conceptual foundations of ecological and community psychology. Special emphasis will be placed on research ethics and framing research questions that address social problems. Students will learn about study design and mixed-method approaches that will provide a foundation to engage in research and practice. |
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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 Major Requirement for: (PSYC)(SISP) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 In-person only |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kloos, B., Hill, J., Thomas, E., Wandersman, A., Elias, M. J., & Dalton, J. H. (2012). COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY: LINKING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
Acosta, O., & Toro, P.A. (2000). Let¿s ask the homeless people themselves: A needs assessment based on a probability sample of adults. American Journal of Community Psychology, 28, 343-366.
Fielden, S.J., Rusch, M.L., Masinda, M.T., Sands, J., Frankish, J., & Evoy, B. (2007). Key considerations for logic model development in research partnerships: A Canadian case study. Evaluation and Program Planning, 30, 115-124.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Seminar presentation, short reports, final research paper and presentation. Assignments will also include discussion papers and in-class exercises. |
| Instructor(s): Versey,H. Shellae Times: ....R.. 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 1 | JR major: 1 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 5 | FR: 4 |
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