2021-2022 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SW 560 - Human Diversity and Social Justice


his course provides a foundation of knowledge for more effective social work practice with a diversity ofindividuals and groups. It explores the background, worldview and special needs of groups which vary in suchrespects as race and ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and age. The nine competencies asset forth in the 2015 CSWE accreditation standards are infused throughout this course.Emphasis is placed upon engaging diversity and difference in practice and advocacy in advancing human rightsand social and economic justice. Students will demonstrate the ability to: identify how diversity shapes thehuman experience and is critical to the formation of identity; recognize, define and decrease systemicoppression; utilize self-reflection to effectively engage in culturally competent practice to influence domesticand global social justice change. This course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 1,2,5,6.
Credits: 3



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