UNIV 308 - Civic Engagement Theory and Application

Description:
Student combines civic engagement theory and diversity sensitivity with real-world situations and major content to design and conduct a community project.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use various modes of inquiry to identify community issues, needs, strengths, problems and resources.
Compare and contrast how citizen groups have effected change in their communities.
Identify organizational challenges and determine how to apply one’s professional skills for the betterment of society.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills by designing a research process and analyzing data in order to reach conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrate work-place ethics in conducting their project.
Compare and contrast the differences in ethnic and cultural perspectives, class, race, gender, sexual orientation and ability and critique their project treatment of diversity issues.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/1/2005

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