SWK 603 - Gender Issues Credits: 3

In-depth study of the concepts, policies, practices, and research in the field of gender studies. Examines institutionalized gender socialization, current gender issues and controversies, feminist theory for understanding behavior, and guiding principles and practices for helping professionals. Students encouraged to develop heightened self-awareness about their gender related attitudes and values for functioning as a helping professional.

Prerequisite(s): SWK 601 (may be taken concurrently) or SWK 531