SW 925 Critical Issues in Racial and Ethnic?Experience
An examination of the nature of devaluing attitudes toward others, and the ethnocentrism, prejudice, bias, discrimination, and racism in society. The course explores the ways in which racial and ethnic attitudes have shaped the experiences of selected groups in the U.S. Culturally competent social work practice is stressed, with particular emphasis on the role of diversity in practice, policy and research. Literature related to the development of social policies and research related to diverse groups is also examined.