Fall 23' 12-Week Course Overview
Course Breakdown
DATE SESSION INSTRUCTOR
Sept-6 Unit I: Social Work’s Obligation to Engage in the Political Process James Cappleman MSW
Sept-13 Unit II: Deciding to Run for an Elective Office Maria Roman BSW
Sept-20 Unit III: Seeing Yourself as the Candidate and the Office Holder Ayesha Wilson MSW
Sept-27 Unit IV: Developing a Campaign & Support Team Dr. Daniel Lee
Oct-4 Unit V: Literature/Publicity/Social Media Presence Ayesha Edwin MSW
Oct-11 Unit VI: Campaign Methods and Resources Dr. Susan Rose
Oct-18 Unit VII: Campaign Financing & Fund Raising Brandy Fluker-Oakley BSW, J.D.
Oct-25 Unit VIII: Relevant legislation to understand Susan Ruiz MSW
Nov-1 Unit IX: Getting Out the Vote (GOTV) Anne Hughes MSW
Nov-8th Unit X: After the party’s over Tracy Tharp MSW
Nov-15 Unit XI: Candidate Plan Presentations Dr. Glenn Thomas
Nov-29 Unit XII: Candidate Plan Presentations Dr. Glenn Thomas
All classes are taught on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm PST.
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Tuition Fees for the 12-week course:
Professional Social Workers: $195
Social Work Students: $95
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