Taught By:
Julie Sriken
Assistant Professor
Psychology and Neuroscience Department
Regis University
Read profile here.
Motivation to Teach Social Action:
I will be designing a Community Psychology course for spring 2026 and want to emphasize the action part of this field. I think social action is one of the key features that differentiates community psych from other psych fields.
Course Description:
Explores the use of psychology as one method for working toward social justice, especially in the service of oppressed populations. Emphasizes the perspective of understanding people within their social, cultural, political, and historical contexts. Topics may include: epistemic (in)justice; meanings of community; wellbeing, empowerment, and liberation of oppressed communities; and community-engaged research.
