Social Work in a Multicultural Society

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This is a foundation course in which students engage in in-depth discussions and discourse in areas of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, class, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation and power and privilege. Students will explore the meaning and value of such concepts as culture, ethnicity, bias and cultural competence as they relate to various psychological issues. While engaging in personal reflection and introspection, students will deconstruct the role of power and privilege and its impact on oppression and marginalization of clients and communities. At the completion of this course, students will understand the importance of social workers developing competence in providing evidence-based contextually and culturally relevant assessments and interventions for individuals, families, groups and communities. Traditional Option Prerequisite: MSW-504 Advanced Standing Option Prerequisite: MSW-514