Community Psychology

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Course No: PSYC.2550-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1166; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Open Added 2/24/23

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, DSST, RAST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Erika Sanborne
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• Summer 2023: May 15 to Jul 23
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1140 | Pay as little as $580/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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

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