Community Development: Practice and Strategies

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Community Development: Practice and Strategies (COS362)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Social Services

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

This course builds on prior theoretical understanding of community development. It aims to deliver a practice-oriented, skills-focused knowledge base on how to implement community development models and engage in community work in contemporary Singapore. It aims to translate theory to practice by providing students with basic skills set such as community organizing, managing different interests groups, engaging stakeholders etc.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Translating community development theories into practice
Specific communities and their needs
Successful Singapore models of community organizing
Sustainability in community development
Engaging stakeholders and the state
Social, cultural, religious, and demographic sensitivities
Societies, charities, and fundraising – law and practice
Marketing the community
Group development and maintenance
Project management and appraisal
Entrepreneurship as a community development strategy
Leadership, empowerment and advocacy

Learning Outcome

Interpret community development models according to the Singapore context of needs.
Analyse issues and considerations in stakeholder engagement.
Discuss relevant laws around societies, charities, and fundraising.
Examine leadership, empowerment, and advocacy dynamics.
Apply group and project skills.
Demonstrate the role and limitations of the social worker.