HSVC 355 Principles of Social Justice in Human Services
In this course, students will have the opportunity to explore social justice issues in the context of human services delivery. Students will explore the broad concept of human rights, including human dignity, nondiscrimination, civil and political rights, solidarity rights, and the interdependence and indivisibility of rights. Students will explore the ways in which helping professionals work to ensure justice, fairness, and equality for clients; as well as the ways in which helping professionals provide advocacy and education for clients regarding issues of oppression and injustice. Students will apply social justice theories to intervene at the Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macro-levels.