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Summer 2013 Online Courses

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Continuing Education Online Course Details
Number SWK 270
Title Race, Class & Ethnicity: Their Impact Upon the Social Services
Credits 3.0
Distribution V
Prerequisites SOC201 and PSY101 or approval of Department Chairperson
Summer 2013 Classes
Sec Ref # Dates Days Times Location Instructor
21 1633 7/8/13 - 8/16/13 TBA TBA Online Shannon A Mokoro

Description

The purpose of this course is to explore the consequences of race, class and ethnicity for social welfare institutions and social work professionals. Among the topics explored are the psychological and institutional consequences of oppression and minority-group status; institutional racism; the helping relationship in the intercultural setting; and alternative strategies for eliminating discriminatory and oppressive social policies. Readings, class discussions, and experiences aim to assist students in developing interculturally-sensitive social work values and techniques. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Social Work majors and minors.

This class has minimum technical requirements.