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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

SOCW 110 - Global Perspectives on Human Rights

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Social Work  
Explores awareness about human rights issues around the world. Students will become familiar with current debates about human rights, especially whether rights should be culturally determined. The role of the United Nations, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, including social service organizations will be presented. Emerging issues including the rights of children; the rights to food, shelter, and health care; and racial and economic equality will be emphasized.

Notes: Open to social work and nonsocial work majors; does not count toward the social work degree requirements.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0