PSY A372 — Community Psychology 3 Credits
Introduces students to the field of Community Psychology (CP). Reviews the historical context of CP and the values and guiding principles of the field. Focuses on the impact of social and environmental factors on behavior, emphasizing interaction theories and research and their application to communication, dynamics of power, confrontation and conflict, and creative problem solving. Introduces tools for community-based research and action, applied to a series of projects.