LA 405 Multi Cultural Diversity and Competencies
This course will explore the dynamics of cultural diversity and the competencies needed to work effectively in any human service domain with individuals that are from diverse cultural backgrounds. The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, religion, art, history, folklore, language, and specific institutions of a cultural group will be covered with a focus on cultural characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. Barriers to cultural competencies include language, stereotyping, prejudice, and value differences will inform and sensitize students to the need for tolerance and the acceptance that cultural diversity is a needed element in the provision of services to people in society.