Friday, June 3, 2011

Summer course for those interested in working with children: CI260 Serving the Child and Family in Urban Schools/Community

I just received word about this summer course opportunity for those exploring a possible career working with children. It's not just for those interested in education - if you see working with children in your future in any capacity, such as counseling, pediatric care, etc., then this might be a good opportunity. Here's the blurb they sent me:

C&I 260:  Serving the Child and Family in Urban Schools/Community
Credit: 2 Hours; 4 Hours of Graduate Credit Upon Arrangement
Dates:  June 13-August 4
Time:   9:00–10:50 a.m., Monday & Wednesday
This community engagement course is designed for students interested in working with children (birth through high school), careers serving children, and/or parenthood. The focus for this course will be families and communities in the urban environment.  A minimum of 30 hours will be spent as part of an approved community activity in a partnering neighborhood in Chicago. Class content focuses on relating to children, motivating and engaging children in learning, community institutions and agencies serving children, and social issues affecting the lives of American children today. Particular focus of the community placement will be on diverse, immigrant families and children, understanding assets, risks and resilience.  Graduate level credit will require an additional assignment or extended research focus in the community activity and will need to be discussed with the instructors.