LAP 665 Advanced Theoretical Foundations of Community Psychology

This course provides students with a philosophical background in community psychology and related including social psychology, sociology, personality, health psychology, social work, and urban studies. Students explore the following set of interdisciplinary theories: empowerment theory, sense of community, ecological theory, social psychology and personality, psychoanalysis, sociological models, and theories of stress. They further analyze theories and apply them toward interpreting real world situations. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 600; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours