Critical Community Psychology
Description
This course will examine various topics related to community psychology, including theories and research, prevention, early intervention, community mental health, the community practitioner as a social change agent, and applications of community psychology to various settings and situations. An aim of community psychology is to draw upon the resources of the community to develop solutions to resolve or prevent problems. This course will introduce students to tools of participatory action to effect change.
This course is an introduction to a very complex subject and discipline: critical community psychology (CCP). The discipline and practice of CCP has so much to offer community health workers as they not only work to improve health outcomes with individuals and communities, but also transform the systemic and epistemic forces that cause, influence, perpetuate, and maintain inequality and marginalization of individuals and communities. As an introduction, this course only offers a glimpse into the complexity of this field. The course is organized into four domains: 1) a sample of its theoretical origins and a sample of the work of these theorists, 2) the principles and domains of CCP, 3) practical approaches to group and community practice, and finally, 4) participatory fieldwork and research. As a blend of theory and practice as well as critical self-reflection, this course is a praxis-based course that will demonstrate a dialogue-based approach to learning, engaging students as teachers in a reciprocal learning relationship with the instructor and their colleagues.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
This course is an introduction to a very complex subject and discipline: critical community psychology (CCP). The discipline and practice of CCP has so much to offer community health workers as they not only work to improve health outcomes with individuals and communities, but also transform the systemic and epistemic forces that cause, influence, perpetuate, and maintain inequality and marginalization of individuals and communities. As an introduction, this course only offers a glimpse into the complexity of this field. The course is organized into four domains: 1) a sample of its theoretical origins and a sample of the work of these theorists, 2) the principles and domains of CCP, 3) practical approaches to group and community practice, and finally, 4) participatory fieldwork and research. As a blend of theory and practice as well as critical self-reflection, this course is a praxis-based course that will demonstrate a dialogue-based approach to learning, engaging students as teachers in a reciprocal learning relationship with the instructor and their colleagues.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview
- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Level: College
- Language: English
- Course Code: PSY482
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.