Diversity and Social Justice in Human Services

Catalog description

4500. 3 hours. This course explores cultural, social and psychological differences and similarities among various groups. The dynamics of oppression and the relationship of social justice considerations to the profession for human service practice are examined. This course promotes culturally competent practice for the helping professional. The purpose of this course is to increase human service workers commitment to work towards a nonracist, multi-cultural and egalitarian society. Concepts focused on in this course will include but are not limited to sociopolitical processes, intrapersonal processes, and socio-cultural processes. The implications of these processes for practice in helping professions are discussed. Prerequisite(s): May take concurrently with HSML 3000. Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.