Courses

SOWK 245 Women’s Concerns

This course critically examines the social and economic justice issues related to how gender and sexuality impact the roles, statuses and social locations of women and nonbinary individuals. Course content explores the impact of the women’s movement, along with other social movement(s) related to gender and sexual liberation in the United States. It also identifies the cultural, religious, racial, social, economic, environmental, and political processes that affect the lives of gender minorities in the US. This course is primarily discussion-based. As a Social Work elective, this course is offered on a rotating basis every fourth year.

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  • Criminal Justice & Restorative Justice

    In the criminal justice and restorative justice program, you learn to address crime, harm, and injustice in ways that go beyond punishment—focusing instead on healing, accountability, and systemic change.

  • Social Work

    As a social work major at Goshen College, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and ethical grounding to work in a variety of settings—from schools and hospitals to community organizations and government agencies.

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