SOWK 654 - Socio-historical Impact of HIV/AIDS in African American Families: A Social Justice Approach

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course utilizes historical trauma theory as the main framework to address the human rights, cultural, social, epidemiologic, political, psychological, economic, public health, and public policy dimensions of HIV/AIDS throughout the African diaspora, including urban communities in the United States. Special attention is given to addressing micro-epidemics and at-risk populations; women, marginalized groups, LGBT communities, aging, intimate partner violence, rural and African communities and the relationship to substance abuse.

Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered (AS NEEDED)