SOCW 315 - Values, Human Rights, Advocacy

3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to offer students basic knowledge and understanding of the social institution of social welfare as it relates to the collective well-being of all in our society. Social welfare as a social institution is examined in relationship to the seven other social institutions considered to be pillars of any society: the political, economic, education, religious, health, family, and mass media institutions. This examination occurs through a cultural humility and human rights lens using the premise that every person, regardless of position in society, has fundamental rights such as freedom, safety, privacy, an adequate standard of living, health care, and education. Global interconnections are made regarding oppression, privilege, human rights, and advocacy strategies to promote social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.

Prerequisites: SOCW167

Course Attributes: Diversity Flag, ERS Focus Elective, Gender & Diversity Studies, Peace & Justice Studies Minor

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

College of Professional Sci Social Work