HSERV 232:E - Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Human Services

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: A diversity intensive course that examines historical information related to the development of our multiethnic society. Ethnic privilege, prejudice, racism, discrimination, and basic human rights are reviewed. Required course for both Human Services degrees (including fast track students).

Prerequisite: None.
Equity Degree Requirement:

Fulfills Equity Foundation Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the historically and socially constructed nature of human differences, with a particular focus on power and privilege.
Identify prevailing systems of power and one’s individual and group status.
Reflect critically on one’s ethical role and identity as a citizen, consumer, student, and environmental actor.
Apply cross-cultural communication strategies and skills appropriate to a given context.
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Effectively work with consumers using ethical practices.

Course Contents

Historically and socially constructed nature of human differences, with a particular focus on power and privilege.
Prevailing systems of power and one’s individual and group status.
Ethical role and identity as a citizen, consumer, student, and environmental actor.
Cross-cultural communication strategies and skills appropriate to a given context.

Instructional Units: 5