All Courses: Description

Course Description:

Promotes understanding of self in relation to philosophy and practice of community and public service. Students will examine social issues, study and discuss concepts in community service disciplines, learn professional skills, explore service careers and organizations appropriate to their unique interests and abilities, and apply their base of knowledge to further the purpose of civic involvement. This course is taught totally online through WebCT. All materials, lectures, quizzes, projects, programs and discussions are conducted online over the course of the semester. A welcome packet is mailed to each student registered in the class two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. If you registered late, please contact the instructor to receive your welcome packet.

Course Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed the course should be able to:

Carry out personal assessment, career development, and professional skills needed or successful careers in community and public service or active citizenship.

Identify and describe the historical and philosophical basis of the community/public service sector and organizations within this sector.

Articulate the mission, structure, history, and career potential in a specific community/public service agency.

Articulate their role, personal appreciation for, and understanding of civic involvement as a volunteer or service professional.

Textbooks:

Available through the UNT Bookstore, Voertman's, or the UNT Bookstore on-line site: www.efollett.com

Coles, Robert (1993). The Call of Service: A Witness to Idealism. New York: Houghton Mifflin, Co.

Weis, Roger M. & Vernon Grantt (2002). Leadership & Program Development in Nonprofit Organizations. Peosta: Eddie Bowers Publishing Co., Inc.