CDAE 3590 A (CRN: 92440)

Cmty Dev & Apld Econ: SL:Consumer Law in Action II (A)

3 credit hours

About CDAE 3590 A

Practicum providing experience working as an advanced consumer advocate in the Consumer Assistance Program office. Builds on CDAE 2590 experience with students addressing more complex consumer complaints and inquiries as well as leading student teams. Jointly sponsored with the Vermont Attorney General's Office. Prerequisites: CDAE 2590 and Instructor permission.

Notes

Prereq: CDAE 2590; Instructor permission required; Minimum Sophomore Standing; Contact instructor for location Open to degree and PACE students

Section URL

uvm.edu/consumer

Section Description

This course is designed as the next level for students who have taken CDAE 2590, Consumer Law in Action, known as the CAP service-learning class with the Consumer Assistance Program. This CAP level two course gives students the opportunity to dig deeper into the topics presented by the work of the Consumer Assistance Program while gaining professional skills. The topics covered will echo those covered in CDAE 2590 and will allow for in-depth exploration and opportunity for enhanced knowledge of topics such as consumer protection law in Vermont, addressing and protecting vulnerable Vermonters through individualized project work.

Section Expectation

The structure of the course will consist of a combination of special projects, progress meetings, working with CAP complaints or data, and a final summary evaluation.

Evaluation

Grading will be based on a combination of sustained engagement and commitment to professional consumer protection work, project implementation and execution, progress meetings, and evaluations. Grading will be based on three core competencies: (i) professionalism, accountability, engagement; (ii) communications and interactions with staff, classmates, and consumers and the public; and (iii) analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.

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