Taught By:
Stephanie Fratantaro, MS, NCC, LPC
Professor of Practice, Psychology,
Director of General Education, and
Coordinator for The Distinctive Mercy Experience
Gwynedd Mercy University
T: 215-646-7300, ext. 21524
Read profile here.
Course Description:
This hybrid service-learning course introduces students to the field of community psychology and major concepts in the discipline. Topics will include ecological perspectives, social justice orientation, ethical practice in communities, prevention and intervention, and community empowerment. With a special focus on the needs of diverse and marginalized communities, addressing social inequality, and advocating for change, students will work independently to develop and implement community based and engaged learning (CBEL) projects. Pre-requisite: PSY 100.
Required Materials:
- Jason, Leonard A.; Glantsman, Olya; O'Brien, Jack F.; and Ramian, Kaitlyn N., "Introduction to Community Psychology: Becoming an Agent of Change" (2019). College of Science and Health Full Text Publications. 1. https://via.library.depaul.edu/cshtextbooks/1
- Myers-Lipton, S., “Change! A Student Guide to Social Action, 2nd ed.”, (2023). Routledge.
