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5301. Special Populations
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
The goal of the course is to provide an opportunity for students to understand and to critically analyze human oppression and issues that are relevant to social work practice methods. The course will examine demographic, economic, political, social and cultural forces operating at national and local levels highlighting the African-American and Puerto Rican experiences and perspectives. The focus of the class is the application of the knowledge of special populations to the social work practice methods. The course will combine lectures by the instructor and invited speakers, and class discussions. At times, small groups will be used to encourage students to examine their personal and professional interactions with oppression, and to discuss their implications for social work practice. Required course for students in the Advanced Standing Option and must be taken in the summer prior to the beginning of full time study for the M.S.W. degree.
Last Refreshed: 03-APR-25 05.20.08.649495 AM
| Enrollment Data | Section | Class Number | Notes | Instructor | Enrollment | Session | Instruction Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1255 3481 SDE 701 | 701 | 3481 | Class to be held online synchronously from 5:30-8:30pm on the following dates only - 7/15/25, 7/17/25, 7/22/25, and 7/24/25. | Marrero-Johnson, Milagros | 3/25 | SDE | Online Synchronous |