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. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSY 240 or PSY 311, PSY 209 or PSY 312, HSVC 200, HSVC 250

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Apply social justice, social welfare, and human rights theories to human services practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities.
3. Articulate the history of the social justice movement in human services.
4. Describe the connection between individual human suffering and the social context and environmental determinants from which it arises.