HD 562 - Advanced Studies in Diversity and Anti-Bias Issues

3 credits
This course offers an in-depth, critical evaluation of the impact of institutional oppression on human service programs for children and adults and the significance of cultural and political contexts on individual development and learning. Students will study new research and methods for working with bicultural children and adults, and develop skills for doing anti-bias human service work and advocacy. Students are expected to engage in developing their own theoretical and methodological framework for bicultural and anti-bias work.
Prerequisite(s):

HD 361 and all of the following:

M.A. or post-baccalaureate student
Experience working on issues regarding sexism, racism, classism, and disability
Demonstrated commitment to social justice
Understanding of the dynamics of institutional and individual biases and use of power.

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