URBN 696 - Leadership Practicum II

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Urban Studies

Description:

This course is a practicum emphasizing the implementation of the basic philosophy and methodology of youth outreach or community organizing and development. For YTHL sutdents the development of personal relationships, community relationships and youth development with urban young people through relevant forms of outreach is essential. Anyone graduating from this program must demonstrate a high level of ability in the formation of youth development programs. This practicum includes the implementation of leadership skills including: the principles of reruitment, training, and the ongoing empowerment of volunterrs(community, adult, and youth) for outreach ministry. A combination of leadership experiences based on the student's learning goals for ministry function and written reflective evaluations of these experiences are required. For CDEV students 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 written reflective evaluations of these experiences are required. An integral part of this experience is the opportunity for students to: (1) observe competent, experienced practitioners in the field, and (2) become experienced under the care and consel of a competent, experienced practitioner(mentor). Students will complete regularly scheduled supervisory dialogues with a mentor(from a church, para-church or community organization) over a period of one semester. Additionally, each student will be required to conduct weekly, supervised outreach to youth(120 hours).

Credits:

1.50

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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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