PY 311 - Community Psychology

Institution:

Mitchell College

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Description:

3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: PY105, SO103, and junior status An overview of the field of community psychology as it exists in the United States today. Attention is focused on those historical, social, economic, and political forces shaping community psychology programming models. Issues of diversity, power, social ecology, and empowerment are explores as they relate to human service systems, community organizations, and public policy. Students are exposed to a variety of community psychology settings and the services available to individuals and families. Lecture material and reading assignments are integrated with assignments that provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge of course content in the local community.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mitchell.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 701-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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