PSYC 222 - Community Psychology

Institution:

Raritan Valley Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology or permission of the instructor. Community Psychology focuses on understanding and helping individuals by working to improve the environments and social systems that affect their lives. Topics include community-based treatment approaches, the role of self-help and nonprofessional help, the nature of organizational change and preventative approaches to mental health. This seminar course has a required service learning component to complement the course's academic material. Students will work 3 hours per week either at a community mental health facility or with individuals living in the community under the guidance of a social service organization.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.raritanval.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 526-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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