Community psychology in Australia
GP
Dr Arthur Veno
Subject value of 1.0 (6 point) * Second semester * Distance * Prerequisites: Bachelors degree with major in psychology from any Australian Psychological Society accredited course.
This subject provides an overview of the theory and practice of community psychology in the context of Australian society. It covers different perspectives, knowledge bases, intervention strategies, underlying values and applications. Ecological issues and cultural plurality will have prominence. This subject will adopt an interventionist orientation with emphasis on system level intervention. Attempts will be made to keep the focus on practical applications in an Australian context.
Assessment
Progressive assignments: 60% * Examination: 40%
Prescribed texts
Levine M and Perkins D V Principles of community psychology OUP 1987
Veno A and Thomas D (eds) Community psychology: Australian and New Zealand perspectives Prentice-Hall, 1991