SOWK 3355 - Human Trafficking

3 hour(s)

Human Trafficking is designed to help students gain a better understanding of contemporary human trafficking and modern-day slavery. During this course, students will learn important terminology, various forms of human trafficking, and an understanding of the scope of the problem, both domestically and globally. Students will also learn about the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual trauma experienced by victims of human trafficking and the methods used to recruit and control them. Local, state, federal and global responses and policies designed to address and prevent victimization will also be examined. The roles that entities such as government, the media, faith-based organizations, as well as economic, political and cultural factors play in this complex human rights and social (in)justice issue will also be explored.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Is this course repeatable for credit? No
Prerequisite: Must have earned at least 30 credit hours or obtain consent of the instructor.
Offered: As Needed.