GSGH 532 - Community Organizing

Credit(s): 2.00

In this course, students examine the history, theory and best practice of community organizing to improve health outcomes. Modalities to be presented include advocacy, marketing and media campaigns, group dynamics and coalition building, community outreach and empowerment, leadership development, and grass roots methods for social change. Local and global case studies are presented, and the practical application of learned skills is an integral part of this course. Prerequisite(s): GSGH 511