SOWK 302 - Theoretical Analysis II: Structural Oppression, Collective Trauma and Marginalized Populations

4 Hour(s) Credit
Learn how to use knowledge of mezzo and macro level systems (large groups, networks, organizations, communities, social movements, economic and political institutions, and societies) in ethical, diversity-affirming, justice-promoting and reflective ways in advocacy and counseling practice with at-risk, marginalized and vulnerable populations. Learn to use a justice perspective analyzing the systemic and oppressive influence of disparities in power and privilege on these populations and their members and the resulting negative impacts on health, well-being and life course trajectories. Develop mezzo-macro assessment skills from a critical, justice and empowerment perspective. Learn from interactive lectures, role-plays, discussion with reflection activities and assigned readings.
Four hours per week
Prerequisites SOWK 200, SOWK 300 or permission of undergraduate program director.