Social Work with Latino Populations: Language Skills and Culture

Catalog description

This course prepares students to use Spanish language skills to serve the Latino population in a social work setting. Students will apply Spanish language vocabulary and social work terminology to interactions with Spanish speaking clients. They will consider the diverse needs and cultures of Spanish speakers, identify high risk issues within the Latino population, and confront myths and stereotypes. Students will also apply social work skills, including engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation, to work with Spanish speaking populations. While Spanish language fluency is not required, some Spanish language familiarity is helpful.