SCWK 8845 Afrocentric Organizations
Elective The Afrocentric theory applies many African philosophies to administration, policy analysis, leadership and democracy. This class will explore Afrocentric organizations and infuse important concepts in applied techniques in community-based systems dynamics, design thinking, DEI practice and future (s) thinking to supervision and management of a social service agency. The history of significant Black-led social service organizations such as the National Urban League and the National Advancement for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will be explored. Course work will focus on developing leadership skills in Black communities and organizations responsive to combating racism, developing activist agendas, and building capacity within the Black communities.
Course overview
- Department
- Social Work
- School
- SSW
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- SCWK7723
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.75 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.95 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Lujuana Milton | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 2 of 3 |
| Spring 2025 | Lujuana Milton | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 6 |
| Spring 2024 | Samuel Bradley | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 10 |
| Spring 2023 | Samuel Bradley | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 12 |