Id: 041090 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

The course uses a community social psychology framework to help students envision and become active participants in community and social change processes. In this course, the term social change refers to intentional and active efforts to address social inequalities/oppression and promote psychosocial wellbeing. We will define and analyze social problems using social justice and strengths-based approaches, understand and evaluate various community and social change strategies, and learn how to become effective change agents. These topics will be examined through intersecting lenses of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, class, sexualities, abilities, and globalization. Particular emphasis will be placed on conceptualizing and engaging in social change efforts alongside marginalized and historically underrepresented groups.

Prerequisites

PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychology Science, and PSYC.2090 Social Psychology, or PSYC.2550 Community Psychology.

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