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Academic Year 2004/2005

Community Psychology
PSYC 266 SP
Crosslistings:
AFAM 266
AMST 267

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.

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.

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.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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