Groups selected for study may include African-Americans, Hispanics, Haitians, Native Americans, and other powerless groups such as women, the elderly, the handicapped, homosexuals, and migrant workers. Attention will be given to all areas of child welfare, with special emphasis on Florida policies and laws and family-focused practice. The course will explore the dominant cultural view and alternative perspectives. Special emphasis on gender roles, family systems, theory and modalities and the social worker's role. 3 credits An in-depth analysis of current social welfare issues, such as social gerontology, legal aspects of social work practice, social work and immigration, etc.
Topics vary from semester to semester.