SWK 3500 - Foundations for Social Work with Gays and Lesbians

Institution:

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Description:

4 (4 + 0) This course explores concepts and methods useful in assessing and addressing the strengths, status, developmental needs, and social issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Relationships to families, groups, organizations, community, and culture are explored and examined. Concepts of diversity and conflicts within this population-at-risk, in both urban and rural settings, will be presented. Issues of empowerment, support, equality, social justice, social policy, and practice will be reviewed and discussed. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: SWK or WMS. (WMS 3500)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msudenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-3058

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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