POS 209 - Leading Social Change/ Public Policy

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

This course provides students with first hand exposure to connections between federal social policy and actual delivery of service to clients utilizing Service Learning instructional pedagogy. Students will intersperse work with underprivileged clients through public services agencies in Washington, D.C., between meetings with social policy decision makers during the College's spring break week. Prior to the week in Washington, D.C., students will meet with the instructor for foundational instruction on leadership and social action practice. Upon return from Washington, D.C., students will draw from the experience to create proposals for services in their hometown in Maine through a grassroots networking with local legislators. Prerequisites: ENG 080; ENG 090.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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