Community Psychology

Fall 2023 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PSYC.2550 > 061

Course No: PSYC.2550-061; SIS Class Nbr: 4941; SIS Term: 3310
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Surveys the field of community psychology, including principles of social justice, diversity, and social change. The course reviews historical antecedents, paradigms, conceptual models, strategies and tactics of social and community change and action; examples from selected contexts and social systems, including education, mental health, community organizations, the workplace, health care, justice system, and social services will be employed. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychological Science .
  • Special Notes: BS
  • Core Codes: SS, DCA, COMMUNITY, DSST, RAST
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Erika Sanborne
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2023 Fall: Sep 06 to Nov 12
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts, B.A. in Psychology

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