SWK 415 Community Organization and Social Change

3 Credit(s)

This course addresses the fundamental analytical and interactional skills required in organizing on a community level. Working from an empowerment theoretical base, students are given practice in the assessment of community needs and strengths, development and implementation of appropriate strategies and tactics and evaluation of change. Direct experience in community organizing comprises a major part of the course content. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites for non-majors: SOC 201 and PSY 101; also suggested: SWK 301.