SOCW 402 - Diversity in Contemporary Society

The purpose of this course is to deepen students’ understanding of how experiences with oppression in the U.S. based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, and other marginalized identities shape the human experience and is critical to the formation of identity. Understanding these varied experiences and identities further the social work mission of social justice. (Liberal Studies P1)

Prerequisites: Sophomore level or higher.
Credits: 3