SCWK 2213 - Human Diversity and Social Work

Credits: 3
This course is designed to enhance students’ cultural competencies within a social work framework. Provides content on differences and similarities in the experiences, needs, and beliefs of people distinguished by, and a critical examination of social constructs including but not limited to: sex, gender, sexual orientation, class, race, ethnicity, age, ability, and social roles. Includes overviews of social work and sociological theories and research on how these effects organize systems of inequality and various ethical considerations for meeting the needs of globally diverse populations in the field of social work. Lecture 3 hours per week.