APY3050

Psychology - community psychology

Ms Mary Marsh

8 points (6 points for students who commenced from 1994)
* One 2-hour lecture, one 3-hour workshop per week
* Second semester
* Caufield* and Peninsula*
* Prerequisites: APY2020

*To be confirmed.

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should understand the role of psychology in community-based programs and agencies; know about the attitudes, values and beliefs underlying professional community psychologists' roles and activities; understand the professional psychologists' role of working with the community; know of alternatives for explaining the functions of community and the processes of community change.

Synopsis Community psychology and the traditional mental health approach. Nature and function of self-help groups. The psychologist's relationship with other health professionals. Crisis intervention. Prevention, social intervention and change in community organisations. Negotiation skills. Note: part of this subject involves placement in a community organisation.

Assessment Test: 20%
* Seminar presentation: 30%
* Placement report: 50%

Prescribed texts

Heller K and others Psychology and community change: Challenges of the future Dorsey, 1984