Course Description
10-520-104 ADVOCACY OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS ...This course examines the core principles of advocacy and case management within the human services field. Students will explore a range of populations commonly served in human services settings and the unique challenges these populations face. Emphasis is placed on comparing and contrasting advocacy and case management approaches tailored to specific population needs. Students will also examine the role of protective rights and laws, as well as funding sources and community resources that support effective service delivery. (Prerequisite: 10-520-105, Community Systems and Resource Navigation OR accepted into the Justice & Community Advocacy program.)
Course Typically Offered
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
What will I learn?
- Evaluate key concepts of special populations advocacy
- Practice professionalism and integrity when advocating for special populations
- Compare and contrast cultural characteristics as it relates to special populations
- Determine various socio-economic statuses as it relates to special populations
- Advocate for access to care for special populations
- Investigate criminal justice disparities within special populations
- Challenge implicit bias amongst special populations
- Recognize systemic racism amongst special populations
- Utilize legal and regulatory actions to advocate for special populations
- Educate the community as it relates to special populations
Class list
1 classes found
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Class Number: SOCSERV 10520104-1 - Advocacy of Special Population
- Location:
- NWTC Green Bay
- Date:
- -
- Delivery:
- Blended-less than 50% online
- Term:
- 2027 Spring Session 1
Blended-less than 50% online-$519.00