Stockton University
Go to Main Content

Stockton University

 

HELP | EXIT

Detailed Course Information

 

Fall 2021
May 13, 2024
Transparent Image
Information Select the desired Level or Schedule Type to find available classes for the course.

SOWK 5150 - RACE, ETHNICITY, AND DIVERSITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
This course will provide a foundation for understanding the significance of cultural diversity in social interactions and professional social work practice. The course focuses on the social defined concept of “human differences” and how perceptions of those differences affect our values, self-concepts, and personal and professional behaviors. Key concepts of social diversity related to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation and physical characteristics will be explored within the context of understanding our multicultural society and its connection to the global community. Students will examine the unique social histories, experiences and contributions of diverse groups, and how our attitudes about diversity are manifested in American institutions, social policies and community interactions. Students will be required to address their personal and professional values regarding issues of diversity in order to define a framework for a socially and culturally competent approach to social work practice. Contemporary This course will provide a foundation for understanding the significance of cultural diversity in social interactions and professional social work practice. The course focuses on the social defined concept of “human differences” and how perceptions of those differences affect our values, self-concepts, and personal and professional behaviors. Key concepts of social diversity related to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation and physical characteristics will be explored within the context of understanding our multicultural society and its connection to the global community. Students will examine the unique social histories, experiences and contributions of diverse groups, and how our attitudes about diversity are manifested in American institutions, social policies and community interactions. Students will be required to address their personal and professional values regarding issues of diversity in order to define a framework for a socially and culturally competent approach to social work practice. Contemporary programming for social service interventions in socially unique racial, ethnic and cultural communities will also be examined.
Faculty:M. TANG
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Face to Face, Hybrid Full, Online Asynchronous, Online Blended, Online Synchronous, Seminar (do not use)

Social & Behavioral Sciences Division
Social Work Department

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Graduate

Return to Previous New Search
Transparent Image
Skip to top of page
Release: 8.7.2.4