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This course is a socio-historical look at diversity and difference and the corresponding disadvantages and / or privileges assigned to various groups-race , class , education , sexual orientation , gender , and age . |
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SWK-203 |
Difference and Diversity |
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Students will explore systems that maintain unequal access to power
Take SOC-100 PSY-100 . ( Required , and privilege while marginalizing large sections of the population . By
Previous ). understanding one ' s own place within the system , this course intends to support the knowledge and skills necessary to support culturally competent social work practice .
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SWK-205 Human Behavior & Social Environment II 3
SWK-206 Introduction to Trauma Informed Care 3
SWK-212 Counseling and Communication Skills 3
A continuation of HBSE I , this course will emphasize the influence of groups , communities , and organizations on human behavior . Students in HBSE II will explore the framework , values , and skills to attend to individual and family needs through work groups , communities , and Take SWK-202 . ( Required , Previous ). organizational resources . A service-learning assignment studying a local non-profit is a major part of this course .
This course is designed to introduce students to the meaning of trauma , the incidence and prevalence of trauma and the effects of trauma on human development . Students will learn what it means to provide client centered care in a trauma informed manner , and will be provided an introduction to evidence based trauma treatments . Active # Take PSY-100 or PSY-202 # Take participation of students in this class will include open discussion of SOC-100 . ( Required , Previous ). material presented as well as practical application of the course material . Self-assessment , awareness and growth are central to the student experience in this course .
The course is an integrated theory and practice approach to the study of communication styles , communication skills , basic counseling skills and elements of helping relationships . Students will explore the nature and dynamics of the helping encounter , develop interpersonal
Take SWK-202 . ( Required , Previous ). communication skills , and engage in opportunities for skill development through peer helping practice sessions . Students will develop beginning competencies in working with individuals , families , and groups .