BRWN-200002 - Community Organizing and Advocacy

Registration deadline: June 7th 15 CEUs/CPH units - (7.5 live, 7.5 self-paced)   Community-based social work and public health practices seek to support social change that overrides structural barriers and facilitates power-building for vulnerable populations. This course offers participants an overview of organizing methods and strategies that support community-driven social change, with a focus on social justice and racial equity. This learning experience is tailored for thoughtfully engaged practitioners interested in elevating their organizing practice. Participants will learn how to support community-driven change agendas through an understanding of collaborative networks of power and shared leadership. Course instructors will guide participants through designing a campaign – establishing goals, identifying appropriate strategy and tactics, engaging key stakeholders, and developing a plan of action. The impact of public health and socio-political crises on organizing strategies will be considered, including alternatives to physically gathering groups of people. Class size is limited to 25.   $650 General admission**   **Available discount class code may be entered during check out for the following: SI001 - $450 Non-profit/government employees (1st Summer Institute class) SI002 - $400 Non-profit/government employees (Additional Summer Institute classes) This class will include both degree-seeking graduate students and practicing professionals. Individuals registering through Professional Development will receive continuing education units - but not academic credit - for the class.