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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2019)

A Study on Undergraduate Community at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)

Submitted
June 6, 2023
Published
2019-02-09

Abstract

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the field of community
psychology share a similar mission; they both serve individuals from backgrounds
impacted by racism or other structural inequalities. Consequently, undergraduate
learning environments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) offer
settings for applying community psychology pedagogy, discussing issues related to
social justice, and exploring the empowerment of emerging adults. This article presents a case analysis of an undergraduate psychology course that models community psychology pedagogy implemented at an HBCU in the Southeastern region of the United States. The review of course syllabi, a faculty reflection, and a focus group of undergraduate students at the HBCU revealed strengths and lessons learned in course implementation. Reflections underscore the value of community psychology pedagogy; the discussion in this paper advocate for the increased integration of community psychology in undergraduate courses, particularly at HBCUs.