CDEV 695 - Leadership Practicum

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Community Development

Description:

This course is a practicum emphasizing the implementation of the basic philosophy and methodology of community organizing and development. The development of necessary personal and community relationships is essential. anyone graduating from this program must demonstrate a high level of ability in the formation of socially relevant programs. This practicum includes the implementation of leadership skills including: the principles and practices of needs assessment, planning, recruitment, training, and the ongoing empowerment of others. a combination of leadership experiences based on the student's learning goals for function and written reflective evaluations of these experiences are required. an integral part of this experience is the opportunity for students to: (1) observe community development carried out by a competent, experienced practitioner in the field, and (2) become experienced in program development under the care and counsel of a competent, experienced practitioner (mentor). Students will complete regularly scheduled supervisory dialogues with a mentor(from a church, para-church, community or governmental organization) over a period of one semester. additionally,each student will be required to conduct weekly, supervised outreach or development activities.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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