SOWK 5101

Multicultural Practice

This course examines issues of human diversity. It is designed to provide students with a working knowledge and appreciation of human similarity and difference based on race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age and national origin. Patterns and consequences of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression for populations at risk. Students will develop a sensitivity to diversity issues and a heightened awareness of their own feelings, attitudes and behaviors.

Units: 3.0