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Courses Offered
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Psychology 317 & American Culture 306:
Community Research (4 credits)
This course covers research methodologies that are useful in learning about and with communities. These include community needs assessment, analysis of census and other statistical information on communities, evaluation of programs offered by community organizations, asset mapping, and surveys of community residents. Through readings, lectures, and discussion, the class considers what is involved in each of these methods and when each is appropriate for community study. Students use one of these methodologies to complete a research project in collaboration with a community organization. Results from the research project are communicated through a paper and poster session, and report to the community organization. Requirements include readings, lectures, and research project.
The course requires one visit per week to Detroit for a total of 4 hours /week. Transportation is provided. Students are assigned to work with community-based organizations on projects to improve the well being of children, families, and the community. Projects include such activities as facilitating after-school activities for elementary school-aged youth, developing community outreach activities, working on community education projects, and/or tutoring. This direct practice experience in the community based setting provides for greater understanding of course concepts, more in-depth learning, and a site for a community-based research project. This course fulfills the experiential lab requirement for all psychology majors.
Psychology 319 & American Culture 319:
Empowering Families and Communities (4 credits)
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of community psychology by focusing on the themes of empowerment and prevention. The influences of social context, racism, culture, and inequality in shaping behavior and attitudes in community settings are emphasized. Through readings, lectures, and simulations, students deepen their understanding of how families and communities function and how communities can be involved in community-based program development and delivery. The course meets one time/week. Each class section involves both lecture and discussion. Students complete a journal, an in-class mid-term exam, and a group research paper. Students present their research paper in a poster session. This course is designed for 3rd and 4th year students in Psychology and other social sciences.
The course requires one visit/week to a multi-ethnic community in Detroit. Students are assigned to work with community-based organizations on projects to improve the well being of children, families, and the community. Projects include such activities as facilitating after-school activities for elementary school-aged youth, developing community outreach activities, working on community education projects, and/or tutoring. This direct practice experience in the community based setting provides for greater understanding of course concepts, more in-depth learning, and a site for the research paper. This course fulfills the experiential lab requirement for all psychology majors.
Psychology 325 & American Culture 321:
Practicum in the Multicultural Community (3 credits)
This course is an experiential field course requiring two visits per week to Detroit. Students will be assigned to work with community-based organizations on projects to improve the well-being of children and families. Projects involve such activities as community outreach, assisting in child care settings or summer programs, and/or working in community education projects. Internships are supervised by the instructor and program staff, as well as by a staff person at the community-based organization. Transportation is provided. Students meet once a week to integrate theory with practice. Assignments include a paper, poster presentation, and a journal. This class is only offered Spring and Summer terms.
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