Course Description

PS282 Community Psychology 0.5

An introduction to both a conceptual and an experiential understanding of issues and topics in community psychology. Topics include: the history of community psychology; stress and social support; oppression and social intervention; primary prevention and health promotion; self-help; mediating structures; community mental health; alternative settings; organizational change; community organization and community development. (A field placement is required.)

Prerequisite: PS100*.

Exclusion: PS223, PS233*.

Official electronic version updated at 4:25 p.m. December 18, 2003

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