PSY 342 - Community Psychology And Social Perspective

Institution:

Marylhurst University

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Description:

This course provides an introduction, history, and social perspective on community psychology and the interaction between individuals, groups, environmental conditions, policy, and community functioning. It will look at social problems and policy, and how there can be empowerment to enact social change and action. It will review human diversity, oppression and equality around racial, gender, and sexual origin issues and disenfranchised groups. There will be an overview of stress and other emotional difficulties and health and mental heath prevention programs and interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. This course is an option for the required Sociocultural Issues area for Psychology majors. Meets LAC outcome: HCC1. 3 crs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marylhurst.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 636-8141

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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