Course Descriptions

Prevention Science

PSC 7103
Community Well-Being and Prevention Science
3 credits

This course is designed to promote an understanding of the factors associated with developing and implementing prevention practices and programs to promote healthy communities.  It provides a comprehensive overview of the relevant skills and theories including:  ecological/systems theory/models; community theories (sense of community, social capital, environmental psychology), critical social theory, social justice, and social determinants of wellbeing.

Prerequisite(s): PSC 7000