Community Advocacy Internship

6 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Apprenticeship/Internship/Practicum | 3 hrs Lecture) This experiential learning course provides students an opportunity to put advocacy theories into practice through an internship with a community-based organization. Prior to the beginning of the course, the instructor works with students to identify a placement aligned with their specific advocacy interests and acts as a liaison between the placement supervisor and students. In addition to attending an internship one day (6 hrs.) per week, students participate in a monthly seminar led by the instructor. Students write reflection papers on their workplace experiences in relation to advocacy theories and prepare a final paper and class presentation. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and UIC-3001. Requisite Courses: UIC-2210 [prerequisite(s)].