SOWK 647 - Military Culture for Social Workers 3 hours

This course introduces the military culture through the use of first-person narratives. Explores concepts, such as command structure, core traditions, values, symbols, and language broadly and within each service branch. Examines the social, political, and environmental factors that impact the lives of military service members, veterans, and their families, with particular attention given to military groups from diverse backgrounds. Develops an understanding of effects of serving during different eras in order to engage service members and veterans in a culturally responsive way. Prerequisites: Completion of the Generalist Year or Admission to the Advance Standing option; By permission