MSW 560 - Diversity, Equity, Anti-Oppressive

3 Credits

In this course students will explore multicultural social work theory, research and treatment modalities for all levels of practice. Students will learn how to develop their knowledge, awareness and skills for working with diverse clientele. The course requires students to examine both their own and clients’ complex cultural identity with a particular focus on privilege and oppression and how these identities inform social work practice. Special topics examined in this course include, but are not limited to: race/racism, ethnicity/ethnocentrism, social class/classism, ability/ableism, biological sex/sexism, sexual orientation/homophobia, gender identity/transphobia, religion/anti-Semitism/Islamophobia, immigration/xenophobia, and nationality/fascism.

Credit Type Code: Letter Grade