PSY 353 - Introduction to Community Psychology.

(Formerly 340).PSY 309 or PSY 336.(3).

Community psychology concerns the reduction of social problems, enhancement of quality of life, and promotion of social justice through value-driven research and action among individuals, communities, and societies. Topics may include prevention and promotion, program development and evaluation, psychological conceptualizations of environment and community, community organization, empowerment, and social action.