Address the nature and impact of policy decisions and programming on the social welfare of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Special attention will be given to disenfranchised, oppressed, and impoverished populations. Explore how to enact change at the organizational, community, societal, and global levels. Learn to provide advocacy and leadership through various orientations, perspectives, and practices with a focus on economic and social justice, equitable access/participation, human needs and rights, and political access. Engage in a group community change project throughout the semester and see how small steps can create real change and help those in need.