Coalition Building in Community Practice

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This course will introduce students to contemporary theory, research and practice on community coalition building. Community coalitions have been successful in facilitating community change through the development of long-term collaborative relationships between citizens, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Students will develop their capacity to think critically about the ways in which community coalitions are structured and function. This course provides students with a training level of Exposure to Community Psychology Practice Competency - Collaboration and Coalition Development - The ability to help groups with common interests and goals to do together what they cannot do apart.