HMNS 2710 — - Diversity and Cultural Competency Skills^
This course provides students with an awareness of the historical, cultural, socio-economic, biological and psychosocial influences that define diversity. Students learn skills critical to becoming culturally competent and sensitive to diversity. Students develop core competencies to communicate more effectively with diverse populations, to foster inclusive attitudes in the classroom and to work more effectively toward the elimination of racism and other forms of discrimination in public education and social service delivery systems. A 20-hour practicum is required to meet the artifact requirement for education majors planning to transfer. Grade of C or better is required for Human Services program students. Lecture: 3 hours