Community Psychology.

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the emerging field of community psychology, including critical analyses of the principles of social justice, diversity, civil rights, human rights, empowerment, and social paradigms, conceptual models, and strategies and tactics of social and community change through civic engagement and direct action. Case examples of social problems from a variety of contexts and systems (such as education, housing, health care, mental health, criminal justice, social services, and the workplace) are examined. Students focus on developing their ability to think critically and scientifically within the social sciences by applying analytical frameworks and methodologies to understand the causes of social problems, as well as how to prevent, manage, or resolve them.