SOWK 502 - 003

Mini Session 36

6298

Graduate

3 units

Graded

This course is designed to assist social work students with understanding the concepts of power, privilege, oppression, and social justice in their work with historically marginalized and oppressed populations.

Outcomes: 1) Examine students' engagement in a deep exploration of self-awareness of their identities, values, and biases in several areas 2) recognize their knowledge and awareness of cultures and identities outside their own.

Restricted to Graduate Social Work students.

This course will examine the intersections of race, class, and gender. Students embark on a field study to the U.S.¿Mexico border region. This immersive experience is designed to critically engage with the complex realities of migration, border enforcement, and transnational identity. Through site visits, community dialogues, and engagement with local organizations, students explore how structural inequalities shape the lived experiences of migrants. The trip provides firsthand insight into the socio-political dynamics of the border, including the impact of immigration policy, labor exploitation, and racialized narratives surrounding migration. By integrating classroom theory with on-the-ground observation, the experience will deepen students¿ understanding of how race, class, and gender intersect in shaping migration patterns and borderland communities. The trip also encourages reflection on ethical research practices and the role of academia in advocating for social justice.

Diana Franco, Ivan Medina

TBA

02/21/2026 - 03/07/2026

TBA

In person

Off Campus

Off Campus

Open

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