HMS 502Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

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This course is a survey of theories, research, and concepts that highlight the importance of race, culture, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity in individual and group experiences. Students consider the effects of gender, social class, religion, and disability, on experience and evaluate the role of the human services and educational professional in addressing the multicultural needs of clients and colleagues in the workforce. Students also examine community cultural competency and practice applying a variety of theoretical approaches and methodologies to real-life scenarios.