PL&S 350 - Poverty Experience

Institution:

Milligan College

Subject:

Description:

An experience for the student with an agency typically in the Tri-Cities region which surrounds the College campus. Examples of the agencies with which the student might be placed include the Salvation Army, the Good Samaritan Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, the Appalachian Service Project, the Johnson City Downtown Clinic, or a local law enforcement agency or court system. However, this experience might be gained in other locales which the student might propose. The format is working with those in ministry, social work, casework, and/or mental health occupations which provide care to those who are in material and physical need-lacking proper housing, food, safety, medical care, educational opportunities, and support. The student spends ten hours weekly in the field. Offering to be arranged.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.milligan.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 461-8700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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