This course is part of a six-credit course sequence comprised of a weekly seminar (POL SCI 3132) and a field placement component (POL SCI 4781). The course is intended to provide students who are interested in working with youth (aged 14-18) and on community and policy issues, with the understanding, training, and education that such work requires. The seminar will focus on issues of education, criminal justice, and media as they relate to youth in Philadelphia and beyond. Students will gain a better understanding of Philadelphia and its communities and develop research, critical thinking, facilitation, teamwork, and organizing skills. For the internship component, students will be placed in a youth civic engagement program run by the UCCP at Temple University (www.temple.edu/uccp). Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Studies in Race (RS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information.