AACS 498 - Internship in African,African American,and Caribbean Studies

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

Provides a culturally sensitive, intensive, practical, capstone experience in work settings primarily concerned with activities bearing on the lives of racial and ethnic "minorities." Through supervised work assignments withsponsoring agencies, students observe and participate in the day-to-day tasks of these organizations and keep organized, detailed journals of their experience for analysis and a final report. Major student outcomes include: application of data collection and analysis techniques, improved ability to think critically, enhanced writing and oral skills, strengthening of interpersonal skills, and sharpened theoretical and practical understanding of human service delivery systems. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and permission of the instructor. 3-6 credits

Credits:

3.00 - 6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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