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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOWK 3013 - Diversity in Social Work Practice


Credit Hours: 3
This course enhances student understanding of human diversity and engages students in critical thought and a lifetime pursuit of cultural compotence. Students are also exposed to knowledge and understanding of the positive role of cultural and physical diversity in their lives. Participation in class discussion is encouraged concerning students’ own particular diverse social statues and their relations with other persons, particularly future social work clients. Students will be challenged to expand their perceptions of others who are different from them. Emphasis is placed on enhancing respectful and empathetic communication toward the pursuit of social justice.

Prerequisite(s):
  • SOWK 2001,2401,3011 & 3012 or consent of instructor