HSER 1002 - Multicultural Aspects of Human Services

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course focuses on the knowledge, skills and attitudes that human service students need in order to work effectively in culturally diverse communities. Included is an overview of the dynamics of privilege and discrimination as they affect human services. Using the diversity represented in the class, students explore their own and each others' cultural identities, values, attitudes, and behaviors. They learn how to assess the impact of cultural differences in human service situations and how to adjust communication, goals, and services to meet the needs of people with whom they work. Prerequisites/Corequisites: HSER 1001 and placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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