ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

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This course focuses on effective social work practice with ethnic diversity. Students critically examine different theoretical frameworks to understand ethnic diversity. Current major ethnic groups in American society are explored regarding demographics, history, worldviews, cultural traditions, and social welfare. The goal is to deepen student's basic knowledge, skills, and values of ethnic diversity in relation to family structure, gender roles, care giving, and help-seeking behaviors. In addition, attention is given to immigrants, refugees, and persons who identify as multi-ethnic. (Cross-listed with SOWK 4050 )