Organizing Concentration

Organizing is one of the fundamental activities of a functioning democracy. Organizers are concerned with improving social conditions, changing institutions and power relationships, delivering needed services, and strengthening community participation. The Organizing Concentration at CPCS offers a unique opportunity for students who are interested in or engaged in organizing to develop practical skills for organizing, gain a deeper understanding of the theory, values and philosophy behind organizing work, and explore organizing strategies and models.

Requirements:

Methods and Goals of Organizing
The Organizer’s Role
Analyzing and Evaluating Organizing Strategies
Action Research for Strategic Organizing