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 Department:    HSERV

 Course #:    232

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    511508

 EPC:    424

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

A diversity intensive course that examines historical information related to the development of our multiethnic society. Ethnic privilege, prejudice, racism, discrimination, and basic human rights are reviewed. Required course for both Human Services degrees (including fast track students).

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historically and socially constructed nature of human differences, with a particular focus on power and privilege.
2. Identify prevailing systems of power and one�s individual and group status.
3. Reflect critically on one�s ethical role and identity as a citizen, consumer, student, and environmental actor.
4. Apply cross-cultural communication strategies and skills appropriate to a given context.
5. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Effectively work with consumers using ethical practices.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Historically and socially constructed nature of human differences, with a particular focus on power and privilege.
2. Prevailing systems of power and one�s individual and group status.
3. Ethical role and identity as a citizen, consumer, student, and environmental actor.
4. Cross-cultural communication strategies and skills appropriate to a given context.