SWRK 6330 - Advanced Seminar in Culture, Ethnicity, and Institutional Inequality in Social Work Practice

This course will explore the social, psychological and structural implications of race and culture for social work practice. In order to relate more effectively to individuals and groups of different ethnic, cultural, and philosophical backgrounds, it is essential to: (1) gain knowledge about those differences; (2) understand our individual and collective reactions to those differences; and (3) discover ways in which those differences can be bridged within the context of social work practice.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program or approval of the MSW Coordinator.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to graduate students only.