Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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SWK 227 - Diversity in a Global Society

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Influence of family structure and function, cultural heritage, religious affiliation, social class, health and economic resources on generalist social work practice. A central theme of this course involves special attention to particular elements of social engagement affecting members of diverse groups in order to expose people to an appreciation of human diversity, the promotion of social, economic and environmental justice, and empowerment of people. The United States and the world are facing enormous challenges in living together as a global village. Social workers in practice are building a better future for their clients by working as a team. The course is designed to shape the social work profession through human understanding in a global society. 

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  Prerequisite(s): SWK 100  or Academic Advisor’s permission required.



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