[Commpsych] Postgraduate elective - APM 5060 - PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH - places evailable

[Heather Gridley]

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 Social determinants of health? 

 


APM 5060 - PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH 


*	Explore something interesting and challenging  
*	No specific prerequisites  
*	A  postgraduate elective suitable for a range of courses  


A  postgraduate unit of study offered by the School of Psychology,
Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development


 


Semester  2, 2007


More than ever, enlightened health promotion policy is targeting the
contexts that give rise to healthy lifestyles and safe, supportive
communities. This unit gives students the opportunity to: 

*	Learn about social health issues in local and international
settings 
*	Understand how wellbeing is achieved by the simultaneous and
balanced satisfaction of personal, relational and collective needs 
*	Apply theories and principles of health and community psychology
to real situations

 

When will this unit of study be offered? 

When:  Beginning July 31st 

Times:  Mondays  5.30-7.30pm 

Lecturer:  Professor Jill Astbury 

 

Professor Jill Astbury is Research Professor in the School of
Psychology; her broad research interest is health and human rights. Her
career has focused primarily on investigating how social position,
gender and the violation of rights impact on mental health, emotional
well being and health seeking behaviours. Her expertise has led her to
undertake research for state policy development as well as with
international institutions such as the World Health Organisation. 

 

And where?

Victoria University, Footscray Park Campus, Ballarat Road.

 

Why should I enrol?

Leaning outcomes have direct relevance to your studies and prospects
after graduation:

*	Enhancement of analytical thinking and problem conceptualization
at multiple levels  
*	Development of  prevention and intervention skills 
*	Ability to apply ideas and principles to 'real life' situations 
*	Deeper appreciation of the role of social context in health and
wellbeing 

How do I enrol?

For general enquiries contact Heather Gridley on 9919 5224 Email
heather.gridley at vu.edu.au 

For specific enquiries contact Unit lecturer Dr. Jill Astbury Phone 9919
2335 Email jill.astbury <mailto:jill.astbury at vu.edu.au> @vu.edu.au 

 

Complete an Enrolment Form or an Enrolment Amendment form, which must be
signed by the unit  lecturer. The form will then be lodged with the
Student Centre. The School of Psychology will contact you to confirm
your enrolment, and to advise you of textbook requirements.

 

A  limited number of places is available for this Unit. To make sure
that you are included and guaranteed a place, contact the staff listed
above as soon as possible.

 

What does it cost?

Students will pay fees in a similar way to their other units of study.
Also available as a stand alone unit. You do not need to already be
enrolled at VU, provided you already have a relevant undergraduate
qualification. Full details are available on request.

 

 
 
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