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PRLS 4605 Community Organization and Service to the Puerto Rican/Latino Community

(Prior to Fall 2010, this course was known as PR&LS 65.
The information below might still reflect the old course numbers. Bracketed numbers, if any, are the old course numbers. Learn more...)

3 hours lecture, 6 supervised field hours, and independent work§; 6 credits

Basic community organization theory and development of practical skills, including proposal writing, for service to the Puerto Rican/Latino community. Readings, lectures, and examination of case records. Motivation for self-help programs. Contact with internal operations of Puerto Rican/ Latino organizations and appraisal of their varied approaches and techniques. Supervised fieldwork with organizations that serve the Puerto Rican/Latino communities.

Prerequisite: Puerto Rican and Latino Studies *1001 or 3320W or permission of the chairperson.

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