PSY 659 - Community Psychology

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Students learn theory and research on the role of community psychology in treating problems related to a range of pervasive social justice issues that impact the health of individuals and communities. Community Psychology takes an ecological approach to human functioning, locating health and dysfunction in the interaction between individuals and larger social systems. This area of psychology is also concerned with preventive interventions and encourages collaboration across disciplines. Intervention strategies that involve community needs assessment, program development and evaluation, community organizing, activism/advocacy, fundraising, and policy analysis will be emphasized.