Introduction to Advocacy

Issued by Albion College

Earners will understand the strategies and tactics that advocates use to make ethical and effective social, political, economic, and cultural change. Earners will be able to identify the core elements of a successful advocacy campaign including effective messaging; communicating with decision makers; harnessing the power of mass media to disseminate your message and learning creative strategies; and tactics to make change.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Complete Introduction to Advocacy course, consisting of ten hours of engagement through eight activities and two reflections.
Complete three required quizzes.

Standards

Communication

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.

Critical Thinking

Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.

Equity & Inclusion

Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures. Engage in anti-racist practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism.