SW 455 Human Sexuality & Social Work Practice
This 3-credit course presents a multifaceted overview of the dimensions, challenges, concerns, and attitudes about human sexuality—how it evolves over the lifespan and is directly informed by social, familial, and political contexts. Exploring our attitudes and belief systems about human sexuality, and how they are informed by our social location, allows social workers to mindfully engage in conversations with our clients about their sexual orientation, sexual identity, sexual behavior, gender identity, gender expression, and social location. Implications for practice with diverse populations will be discussed throughout the course. The course integrates various evidence-based interventions used when working with various populations. Specifically, strength-based, narrative approaches, trauma-informed care, and affirmative practice will be explored. Through engagement and intervention, the course prepares social workers to assume a significant role in helping clients understand and tend to issues related to human sexuality.
Prerequisite
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