HSP 3210 - Organizing and Advocacy for Social Change

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Completion of General Studies Written Communication

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): HSP 2010

Description: This course reviews the theories and techniques of organizing groups to promote change in the community and the role that community organizers and other human service professionals play in community change. The course examines several distinct contexts for change and why/how change occurs or fails to occur. Strategies and tactics for promoting change, including policy advocacy, are also included. Some sections of this course may be taught as service learning. (Service Learning)