HSER 1003 - Systems of Change and Intervention

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides theoretical and personal exposure to the process of change in systems at the individual, family, institutional, and community levels. Students will study theories of change from a "systems" perspective. A processof understanding/joining systems to access growth before challenging/confronting them will be emphasized. Students will learn to apply theories of systems development to assess strengths and obstacles to growth, developing a personal "self-care" plan for their own growth and change. Severalspecific examples of community crises will be studied to illustrate an overall perspective of change. Teams of students will apply course perspectives to target populations (e.g., people struggling with homelessness, alcohol or drug addictions, domestic abuse, or immigrant/refugee status) and discuss implications for change. Prerequisites/Corequisites: HSER 1001 and placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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