MSWK 6652 - Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Credits: 3
This course utilizes an Afrocentric paradigm and strengths perspective to develop and /or enhance self- awareness and sensitivity for culturally competent social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. It examines diversity in a global environment (local, national, international, rural and urban) and explores various forms of oppression and social and economic injustice due to class, religion, age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, culture, physical and/or mental ability, gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgendered populations.

Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): MSWK 6650 and MSWK 6680