SOWK 4203Diversity in Social Work Pract

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Diversity in Social Work Practice integrates the knowledge learned in SOWK 3101 (Human Diversity) with generalist social work practice. The course will provide student learning opportunities for increasing self-awareness and reflection as a tool for practicing culturally competent interventions. Emphasis will be placed on integration of theory with practice. The course will examine how diversity shapes human experience and dimensions of culture impact social functioning. The course will examine diversity as intersection of factors age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. Particular emphasis will be placed on culturally competent practice with the largest populations common to Northwest Georgia area including Appalachian, Latino/a, Hispanic, and African-American client systems. (F) Prerequisite: Admission to upper division, SOWK 3101, SOWK 3201, SOWK 3202