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Course Outline For BCPS 115 Community Pschology

The BCPS 115 course outline for Community Psychology covers the development, guiding principles, and approaches within the field, emphasizing prevention, social justice, and ecological perspectives. It includes participatory action research and various intervention programs aimed at community empowerment and well-being. Additionally, the course addresses the influence of media on community psychology and emerging issues, culminating in an assignment on the concept of 'sense of community' and its impact on individual well-being.

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Course Outline For BCPS 115 Community Pschology

The BCPS 115 course outline for Community Psychology covers the development, guiding principles, and approaches within the field, emphasizing prevention, social justice, and ecological perspectives. It includes participatory action research and various intervention programs aimed at community empowerment and well-being. Additionally, the course addresses the influence of media on community psychology and emerging issues, culminating in an assignment on the concept of 'sense of community' and its impact on individual well-being.

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BCPS 115 COURSE OUTLINE FOR COMMUNITY PSCHOLOGY

1)Introduction to community psychology


 Development of community psychology
 Aspects of community psychology
 Goals of studying community psychology
 Distinguish between community psychology and other fields of psychology
2)Guiding Principles of community psychology

 Prevention, Social Justice, Ecological Perspective, Respect for Diversity, Active


Citizen Participation, Research and Evaluation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration,
Empowerment, Policy

3)Approaches to community psychology


a) Ecological perspective, Levels of ecological influence

 Ecological Systems Theory


 Ecological influence on family and neighbourhood

b)Social Justice
Equity, Inclusion, Human Rights,Access to Resources,Participation

Strengths-Based Approach
 Focus on Strengths, Resilience, Community Assets, Hope and Optimism,
Empowerment

4)Participatory Action Research

Collaborative, Action-Oriented, Empowerment, Community-Driven


Research methods used in community psychology

5) Intervention approaches of community psychology

 Prevention;Primary Prevention,Secondary Prevention,Tertiary Prevention


 Empowerment
 Social Justice

 Ecological Approaches

6)Community based intervention programs

 Prevention Programs:
 Community Development Programs:
 Social Justice Programs:
 Disaster Relief and Recovery Programs:
 Research and Evaluation:
 Characteristics of Effective Community Intervention Programs:

7) Influence of the media on community psychology

 Dissemination of Information,Mobilization of Support,


 Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns,
 Cultural Influence, Reflecting and Reinforcing Social Norms,
 Shaping Public Perception and Awareness

Emerging issues in community psychology

COURSE ASSIGNMENT

EXPLAIN THE CONCEPT OF SENSE OF COMMUNITY; HOW DOES IT


IMPACT INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING?

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