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 Department:    HSERV

 Course #:    232

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    511508

 EPC:    424

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Issues of pluralism and diversity with focus on relationships between agencies, staff and the diverse client populations served in the Human Services profession.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: HSERV 132.

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. As a Human Services professional, understand and recognize the importance of a commitment to respecting diversity and developing empathy for, and an appreciation of, the life experiences of those who are culturally different.
2. Understand the history of diverse cultural groups within the United States and the impact of prejudice and discrimination on these populations.
3. Understand the inter-relationships of the dominant (superordinate) and minority (subordinate) cultures of the United States.
4. Have a familiarity of theories explaining why prejudice and discrimination occur and the importance of equalitarian values and practice in the provision of human services.
5. Develop insight into the student's own culture as well as the culture of other groups.
6. Understand the universality of human needs and importance of equality in the provision of opportunities and access to meeting those needs for all people.
7. Develop sensitivity and effectiveness in working with diverse client populations through a focus on specific culturally competent communication skills.
8. 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. Introduction to the concept of pluralism and reasons for developing understanding and appreciation for cultures other than one's own.
2. Historical development of the culture being discussed, including major accomplishments.
3. Values of the culture (family, education, religious, spiritual, work and recreation).
4. Contemporary issues of the culture (what changes are occurring from within and outside of the culture, and what does the future look like).
5. In what ways communities (neighborhoods, schools, work place) are responding to the changing demographics and are the responses positive or negative.
6. What is taking place within this community that students may participate in.
7. Diverse client populations with a focus on specific culturally competent communication skills.