Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCreditsNot publishedPrerequisiteAny Lower-Division Psychology or Sociology course Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course examines the principles and practice of Community Psychology, emphasizing prevention, empowerment, and systemic approaches to well-being. Students analyze how ecological models, participatory research, and coalition building address social problems such as crime, substance abuse, housing instability, and disaster recovery. The course explores the role of culture, power, and inequality in shaping community risk and resilience, with special attention to strategies relevant for emergency management and public safety fields. 