Course Number:

Credit Hours:

4

Course Title:

Laboratory in Community Psychology

Course Description:

Provides an introduction to community psychologists, who study people in their social contexts, emphasizing the mutual influence that individuals and communities have upon each other. Rather than attempt to understand and treat problems at the individual level, research in community psychology aims to offer practical solutions to social problems, with a focus on prevention. Students become familiar with some of the research methods employed by psychologists and other scientists working in this area. Students also become familiar with a particular community, which they utilize for data collection. Students develop survey instruments/interview schedules, collect data, and analyze and interpret the findings with a qualitative design if possible. Fulfills the College of Arts and Sciences experiential education requirement for psychology majors.