GWS 3500 - Social Work Practice with LGBTQ People

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 and ENG 1020 or ENG 1021

Description: This course explores concepts and methods useful is assessing and addressing the strengths, developmental needs, and social issues pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) as well as other sexual minority identities. Multiple levels of practice issues are explored, including individual, group, family, policy, and community. Concepts of oppression and privilege are explored as they relate to LGBTQ people’s experiences as well as experiences within LGBTQ communities.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: GWS or SWK.

Cross Listed Course(s): SWK 3500