Advanced Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege for Social Work Practice

(3 Credits)

The Advanced Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege for Social Work Practice elective aims to shift the clinical focus away from dominant mental health paradigms and toward a multicultural praxis base that is inclusive and reflective of the diversity of valued health and well-being outcomes across cultures, peoples and communities. The curriculum is informed by a multi-disciplinary foundation of critical theories, an understanding of the significance of intersectionality and identity in context, integration of systems and strengths perspectives, and active anti-oppressive practice. Opportunities to integrate learning into practice will include case presentations, practice reflections, and peer collaboration.