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SOSC300 - Working in the Community

Description

An interdisciplinary community service learning course combining classroom study of community organizations, civic engagement and related philosophical and ethical issues; the development of professional competencies needed to work effectively in the community; a practicum consisting of a minimum of 40 hours of voluntary work with a community organization or on a community project; and critical reflection from social science perspectives on the practicum experience.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • Since the class meets once a week and involves community partnerships, joining the course after the second week may compromise learning and securing community placements.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • minimum third-year standing
    • Academic Writing Requirement satisfied
    • permission of the Faculty

Course offered by

Faculty of Social Sciences

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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