Program Info
Effective Term
Fall 2017
Year Established
2015
Program Code
COMMLEADERSHIP.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Program Description
Description
Provides students the basic courses and field experience necessary for meaningful work and career advancement in fields such as community and economic development, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Students learn skills and develop their talents in order to become agents of positive social change in various aspects of their careers and communities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of the historical, cultural, and political dimensions of the Detroit metropolitan area.
- Describe and apply the skills of effective leadership in organizations and communities.
- Use effective verbal and written communication to develop and deliver public presentations.
- Describe and apply the skills of power mapping in organizations and communities.
- Demonstrate cultural competencies within organizations and communities.
- Demonstrate skills for leading & developing campaigns, outreach, team building, developing & implementing a work plan, engaging required resources.
- Demonstrate ability to convene groups, facilitate meetings, negotiate, identify and prioritize issues.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for careers in:
- Human services and non-profits
- City and local governments
- Environmental services and the green economy
- Community health services
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| POLS-110: Introduction to Community Leadership | 3.00 |
| POLS-111: Foundations of Community Leadership | 3.00 |
| SOC-212: Leadership in Diverse Communities and Organizations | 3.00 |
| POLS-295: Community Leadership Internship | 3.00 |
| 4.00 |
Credit Hours: 16
Minimum Total Credit Hours
16.00