SOWK 551 - Community Skills for Prevention,Advocacy and Resource Development

Institution:

Eastern Washington University

Subject:

Description:

Introduces students to methods of social work which can mobilize diverse individuals, families and communities to be involved in strengthening their lives and the communities in which they live. The emphasis of the course is on learning skills that focus on capacity building and increasing power of community members in decision making about changing conditions in communities and neighborhoods. Models of prevention as community building are explored as well as practice skills for advocacy, grassroots fund raising and facilitating the process of community change.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ewu.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 359-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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