This course combines experiential learning with theories of community organization and development, exploring methods, strategies and key ideas of broad-based community organizing. Students will learn and practice the tools needed to organize as well as exhibit initial (foundational) competencies in social advocacy, community organizing and social change. IPS 635 is cross listed with SOWK 509: Community Intervention.
Outcomes: Increase understanding of approaches and methods of community organizing and community development; Become competent in evaluating resources available for the work of community organizing and development.
Outcomes: Increase understanding of approaches and methods of community organizing and community development; Become competent in evaluating resources available for the work of community organizing and development.