Cultural Competence for Human Service Workers

This course prepares human service workers in developing awareness with issues of human diversity broadly defined to include race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, religion, age, gender, gender identities and sexualities and accessibility needs. Students will explore the dynamics of diversity, privilege, and oppression. Building on standard models of cultural competence that emphasize knowledge, awareness, and skills, students will be introduced to cultural humility, culturally specific approaches to practice, and frameworks for equity and empowerment.