Allyn and Bacon. This course will explore the relationship between psychology and social change.
Community psychology is both a content area in psychology and a means for promoting social change.
In the course, we will explore the content, approach and philosophy of community psychology. The focus of the course will be on application. Thus, we will spend considerable time investigating the strategies for producing social change and treating community problems. Areas of focus will include the educational system, the criminal justice system, health care organizations, and the social service system. The format of the course will involve lecture with some discussion and films.