Community Psychology

Community psychology (CP) examines individuals and communities in context and applies this knowledge to promote positive change and well-being for individuals and the wider society. In this course, you will learn the development of community psychology and it values, theories, concepts, and prominent approaches to research. You will examine these in topics relevant to the Singapore context (e.g. aging and sustainability) to allow you to connect learnt content with local issues, as the fundamental aim of community psychology is to integrate research and action to solve social problems. Understanding psychological processes at the community level and learning to apply knowledge for action is valuable to those who seek a career in research, policy making, and advocacy, to name a few.