SOCW 296

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Diversity: Identities & Issues

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduces diversity in the United States through a social work perspective. Examines how race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, ability, and other identities are socially constructed and shape experiences, access, and power across individual, interpersonal, and systemic levels. Students reflect on their own identities and biases, strengthen cultural humility, and apply learning to identify effective, equitable practices and opportunities for change.

Formerly SOCW 300. Credit is not given toward graduation for: Credit is not given for both SOCW 296 and SOCW 300.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Advanced Composition

Cultural Studies - US Minority

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SOCW 296 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
81282	Lecture-Discussion	A	9:00AM -9:50AM	MWF	2027 1010 W Nevada	Ramchal, M Watkins, D	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Advanced Composition, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course. Section Info: The majority of seats are reserved for Social Work majors and minors. Any remaining seats will be available to the general campus on August 1, 2026.
81283	Lecture-Discussion	B	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	2078 Natural History Building	Prather, C	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Advanced Composition, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course. Section Info: The majority of seats are reserved for Social Work majors and minors. Any remaining seats will be available to the general campus on August 1, 2026.
81411	Online	I	6:00PM -7:30PM	W	n.a.	Decker-Tonnesen, P	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Degree Notes: Advanced Composition, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course. Section Info: Open to online BSW (iBSW) majors only. Online BSW (iBSW) majors will engage in a live online lecture at the scheduled time and day as listed. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restricted to BSW:Social Work OFF - UIUC.