SHS 219 - Working With Diverse Populations: CD

3.0 Credits
Course explores the complexities of culture and its influence on service delivery while focusing on the importance, benefits and challenges of diversity as well as their effects on the human services relationship. Investigates variables that interact with culture that may influence delivery of services with specifics for SUD treatment, family support, mental health technican and/or human services that affect cultural and marginalized groups, including people living with disabilities or who are otherwise different. This course addresses the educational content specified in WAC 246-811-030 (3e).
Prerequisite SHS 126, SHS 114, or SHS 115.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the impact of heritage, attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and acculturative experiences on an individual’s views of others and the effects of power and privilege for providers and consumers.
Identify advocacy processes needed to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for consumers.
Encourage the elimination of biases, prejudices and discriminatory behavior with culturally or otherwise marginalized or diverse clients, communities, and society.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Spring