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DIVERSITY, OPPRESSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN SOCIAL WORK

SOCWORK 640
Course Description

Foundational knowledge for generalist social work practice in a multicultural society. Examines the experiences of diverse populations with interpersonal and institutional oppression, and implications are drawn for social policy.

Prerequisties

Junior standing and declared in Social Welfare or Social Work

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.69

-1.24% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.33%

-1.25% from Historical

A Rate
57.33%

-12.33% from Historical

Class Size
75

-12.16% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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