I describe an undergraduate course in preventive/community psychology taught at a large urban state university. Key concepts, instrumental procedures, and projects are presented. Course feedback and evaluation indicating the benefits of the course are summarized, and implications for preparing students for their roles as citizens and professionals are mentioned.
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