Gender Equality and Social Justice (GEND) - Social Justice in Practice (Practicum)

GEND 2175  Social Justice in Practice (Practicum)

Prerequisites:

Any 18 credits completed.

Antirequisites:

GEND 3037

Hours:

Three hours of seminar alternating weeks, Community Placement in alternating weeks.

Credits:

6

Description:

How do local community agencies work toward gender equality and social justice? What are the diverse skills needed to work in these organizations? In this course, students are placed in a local agency or community project for community service learning. In class, students learn theory and practical skills integral to social justice organizing. The course combines readings, practicum and assignments relevant to learning both inside and outside the classroom.