FSS 195 - Advocacy and Community Partnerships

5.0 Credits
Course examines methods of supporting families through advocacy, leadership, and development of economic programs. Covers grant funding and collaboration with entities providing support to families, and emphasizes family self-advocacy.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define and identify key elements of leadership, effective collaborations, and partnerships.
Demonstrate an understanding of capacity building and community asset building processes.
Identify and describe advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels.
Demonstrate communication skills and strategies necessary in advocating with a variety of groups and issues.
Explain the process and procedures involved with seeking grants to support a variety of nonprofit programs.
Identify, assess and mitigate the inherent advantages and power structure in organized systems for evidence of bias.

Course Typically Offered
Winter