HSV 202 Human Diversity
This course is designed to expand knowledge, awareness, and skills that will enable the human service student to interact successfully and respectfully with people of different backgrounds, viewpoints, and values. Students will be exposed to the need for a culturally sensitive perspective to social service delivery and explore intervention differences based on culture, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Attention will be given to recognizing the strengths and vulnerabilities of people groups. This class is designed to challenge the human service student to identify personal beliefs and biases which would prove detrimental in their work with people from groups different than their own.
Additionally, Throughout the course, critical thinking skills are encouraged as student attempt to define their personal presupposition about Christ and culture. This course aims to exemplify the challenges and benefits of difference, while understanding the strength and possibilities of living and working together in a multicultural society.