PSYC 350 - Community Psychology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

Students will be introduced to a foundational understanding of community psychology and its applications. The course will examine how community factors can influence personal well-being and mental health, and will identify how community psychology, as a preventative, strength-based approach to well-being, uses interventions to improve well-being in communities. Pre-requisite: PSYC201. Course Objectives (1) Identify community factors that influence personal well-being and mental health. (2) Describe the various theoretical perspectives that inform community psychology. (3) Describe basic principles of prevention-focused, strength-based approaches to well-being. (4) Identify and describe interventions to improve well-being in communities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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