SOWK 7365 - Theories and Practice for Community Organizing II

3 hrs

This advanced course examines the theories, history, application and practice of community organizing. The course focuses on the knowledge, values, and skills needed to engage in effective community practice, incorporating a multidimensional contextual perspective with a focus on diverse and underserved populations, with emphasis to the Latino/Hispanic community. Additionally, the course content will be rooted in both historical and current contexts in providing tools to undertake change efforts organizational and community systems.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed all Foundation level MSW courses or be enrolled in the Advanced MSW program.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.