The Community Leadership Degree The Community Leadership degree program prepares students interested in making a positive impact on individuals and society through meaningful work and careers in fields such as community and economic development, community organizing, and policy advocacy. Through this degree program, students learn the skills and develop their talents to become agents of positive, social change in various aspects of their careers and communities. Why Earn This Degree? Businesses, community organizations and universities are in need of students who seek leadership opportunities in the workplace, community, and on the campus. This degree will help build your resume and college application, and develop a pipeline to jobs in any “social change” field. Potential Job and Associate’s of Career Fields Arts Degree • Community organizations. • Social services. in Community • City and county government. Leadership • Arts and cultural organizations. • Elementary and secondary educational institutions. 5101 Evergreen Road Get the tools you need to become Dearborn, MI • Urban/community development. 48128-1495 a Community Leader and make a www.hfcc.edu better tomorrow! • Public health. 2014 CLP Brochure .indd 1 8/26/14 1:47 PM Getting Started is Easy For more information about the Community Leadership program, transfer opportunities The first two steps are critical to get you enrolled for fall courses. and career opportunities, contact: Step 1: Apply for Admissions Dr. Brenda Hildreth, www.hfcc.edu/apply Coordinator of Student Outreach and Support Apply for financial aid Phone: (313) 845-9757 www.fafsa.ed.gov [email protected] Step 2: Request Admission Documents Imad Nouri, Have your high school or GED center send your official, final Associate Dean of Academic Advising and Counseling transcript to Henry Ford College after you have graduated. Phone: (313) 845-9750 There are three easy options to send documents. [email protected] • Fax: (313) 845-9891, Anthony D. Perry, Ph.D., Instructor of Political Science • Email: [email protected], or Unique Program Elements Phone: (313) 845-6383 The Community Leadership Associate’s Degree is part • Request electronically through www.parchment.com. For questions regarding applications ,or of a unique partnership called the Community Learning Step 3: Attend Orientation Partnership. This is a partnership between Henry Ford admissions steps, or financial aid contact: Schedule at www.hfcc.edu/orientation. College and community partners from the non-profit and Enrollment Services public sectors in southeast Michigan dedicated to helping Step 4: Participate in Course Placement Phone: (313) 845-6397 link your learning experiences to real-world opportunities (discussed at Orientation) [email protected] for community change work. Students who pursue this www.hfcc.edu/courseplacement degree receive mentoring and leadership opportunities with professionals in the community. Students will also Step 5: Meet with an academic advisor gain practical, hands-on experience through internships www.hfcc.edu/advising and field experiences with local community organizations. The Advisor will help you choose the corect courses to start with. Step 6: Register for classes Program Highlights wwww.hfcc.edu/webadvisor You must register for the following course for fall 2014: • Provides the education and tools needed to become • POLS/SOC 100 Introduction to Community an empowered leader in a democratic society. Leadership, two credits and • Students will be well positioned to positively impact • Other courses will be selected when you meet with their communities and promote their causes or programs an advisor. through networking and coalition building with other stakeholders involved in community change. See program guide for additional courses and degree requirements. • Students will learn the art of working toward creating measurable change in their areas of interest through Step 7: Pay for classes sustained efforts. www. hfcc.edu/tuition • The CLP offers a direct pathway into the Community Change www.hfcc.edu/finaid Studies minor at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. www.hfcc.edu/scholarships • The Henry Ford course work could be a pathway to a Political Science Major, Sociology Minor, or a Social Science Major at Visit www.hfcc.edu/steps for more information! Marygrove College. 2014 CLP Brochure .indd 2 8/26/14 1:47 PM.