Community Psychology Interventions
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit examines community psychology interventions in multiple levels of analysis, from small groups, to organisational contexts to broader community settings. Prevention strategies are critically explored, including primary prevention programs, secondary prevention strategies, tertiary prevention strategies and the notion of 'at-risk. The emphasis is on evidence-based interventions, and the capacity to critically evaluate existing community-based interventions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the multiple levels requiring analysis for community problem-solving ; from individual to broader contexts, including cultural factors and notions of empowerment;
- Explain and apply the philosophy and principles for successful and sustainable community interventions;
- Examine the range of prevention strategies, including individual and larger group interventions, in light of local and international practices; and
- Critically reflect on community intervention approaches and/or frameworks.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 20%
Agency report on community intervention strategies (800 words)
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%
Critical reflection on community psychology intervention strategy frameworks (1000 words)
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 50%
Community psychology intervention plan (3000 words)
Required reading
Selected readings to be uploaded into VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.