PS4104 Advocacy Skills for Social Justice
This course is designed to increase student awareness and understanding of strategies commonly used to encourage social change and promote social justice. Students review the definition of social advocacy, examine relevant theoretical foundations, and discuss techniques commonly used to advocate on behalf of individuals, groups and families. After reviewing these fundamental concepts, the class focuses on how advocacy techniques can be applied to encourage health and well being among individuals and families. Throughout the course, students focus on advocacy efforts aimed at change within a variety of social systems including social welfare, health care and justice systems.
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