CENG 450 - Community Engagement Seminar

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Course Description: This field-based mentor-led seminar is designed to give the student practice working within a community leading a social change project. The seminar will cover a broad range of topics and responsibilities including, but not limited to: leadership, program development, advocacy, legal issues and responsibilities, the role of building community relations, and professional development. Collaboration with community members is considered vital and necessary for the student's professional development during the experience. The on-site mentor will assist the student by providing opportunities that coincide with the student's identified objectives and goals. A log and project will be completed during the seminar. Prerequisite: CENG 150, CENG 250 Course Objectives (1) Identify areas of focus for seminar which will include a community engagement project within a community or organization. (2) Collaborate with and lead community members to identify community issues. (3) Evaluate personnel, policy, programming, communication, fundraising, public policy and additional areas of need. (4) Develop innovative program design and solutions to a community issue through research, leadership and collaboration.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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