Term
Winter 2017
Time
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Course #
SW713
U-M Class #
28223
Program Type
Residential
Location
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Credits
1-3
Credit Hours

This course is taught by various members of the program faculty. Each version of the course has its own subtitle, some being offered one time only while others are repeated and may evolve into regular courses with their own course number and title.

Course Topic

Youth Empowerment

This course examines strategies for engaging and empowering young people, with emphasis on approaches in racially segregated and economically disinvested areas. It considers core concepts of youth empowerment at the individual, organizational, and community levels; models and methods of practice; age-appropriate and culturally-competent approaches; roles of young people and adult allies; and perspectives on practice in a diverse democracy. The course will draw upon best practices from grassroots organizing, civic engagement, community service, youth development, and child welfare.

Other SW713 Offerings

The course listings below are provided for reference only. These offerings may be subject to changed of cancellation.

Course Section Topic Meeting Time Action
001 Observation and Intervention with Very Young Children 1:00 pm-5:00 pm View Course
004 Combatting Human Trafficking within Vulnerable Families in the United States 1:50 pm-3:50 pm View Course
003 An Africentric Approach to Interpersonal Practice with African American Families 6:00 pm-9:00 pm View Course