PSY-5452: Social Policy and Advocacy in Community

Social policy includes the social welfare polices and programs of governments as well as an academic field of study. Students will be introduced to social policy-making process within the U.S. government and advocacy techniques utilized by individuals, groups, organizations and communities seeking to affect changes in policy to promote wellbeing. This course provides students with a training level of Exposure to Community Psychology Practice Competency (CPPC) - Public Policy, Analysis, Development and Advocacy - The ability to build and sustain effective communication and working relationships with policy makers, elected officials and community leaders. Related CPPC’s include collaboration, organizing, coalition development, community education, information dissemination, and building public awareness.
Min. Credits: 1.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
Method(s): Workshop
Prerequisites: PSY-5450A: Comm Psych: Theories & Methods
Course Type Applied Psychology

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PSY-5452: Social Policy and Advocacy in Community