Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
7 Learning Experiences
Social Impact & Public Policy
What You'll Learn
- Analyze social issues using public policy, advocacy, and social justice frameworks.
- Apply community organizing and action-planning methods to support local change.
- Build leadership skills for sustainability, equity, and organizational impact.
4-Course Series
60 hours
15 hours per course (approx.)
About Social Impact & Public Policy
Learn how public policy, social work, community organizing, and sustainability leadership can support positive social change. This beginner-level course series helps you understand how change happens across communities, organizations, and public systems—and how you can contribute.
In this course series, you’ll complete applied quizzes, reflections, and planning activities tied to real social issues. You’ll work through case studies, practical exercises, and real-world examples while building skills in critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and leadership. This course series is designed for beginners interested in public service, nonprofits, education, social services, community organizations, or sustainability. No prior experience is necessary.
Skills You'll Gain
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Social Policy
- Diversity Management
- Policy Analysis
- Community Advocacy
- Public Administration
- Corporate Sustainability
- Problem Solving
- Social Justice
- Public Policy Research
- Community Organizing
- Systems Thinking
- Ethical Leadership
- Leadership
- Sustainable Leadership
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Social Work
Arthur Dunham Collegiate Professor Emeritus of Social Work, Professor Emeritus of Social Work
3 Learning Experiences
Professor Emerita of Public Policy, Gerald R Ford School of Public Policy and Professor Emerita of Health Management and Policy, School Public Health
5 Learning Experiences
Water Center Director, Clinical Professor of Environment and Sustainability, School for Environment and Sustainability
1 Learning Experience
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4 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseUsing Public Policy for Social Change
Explore how public policy can drive social change by addressing social inequality across education, health, justice, and environmental systems.
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Free U-M Access CourseSocial Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change
Build awareness and skills to engage diversity and advocate for social and economic justice in social work practice.
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Free U-M Access CourseCommunity Organizing for Social Justice
Develop strategies for building grassroots movements, setting goals, and organizing for justice in diverse, democratic communities.
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Free U-M Access CourseSustainability Leadership Development
Develop leadership skills to tackle sustainability challenges and drive social and environmental change within your organization or community.
