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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
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Multicultural Curriculum and MSW Students' Attitudes about Race and Diversity
Osteen, Philip J.; Vanidestine, Todd J.; Sharpe, Tanya L.
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v33 n2 p111-128 2013
Methods of incorporating culturally competent practice and social justice curricula often are addressed in a required course or across courses using an infusion model. This research explored multicultural curricula and MSW students' attitudes about race and diversity. Data were collected from 297 MSW students enrolled at two universities. Multivariate analysis of variance revealed significant differences between students in programs with required multicultural coursework and those utilizing an infusion model, with respect to attitudes toward African Americans but not on measures of diversity or social equality and justice. The results indicate the differential outcomes based on curriculum models and support the need for further research in this area. (Contains 1 figure and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Graduate Study, Social Work, Student Attitudes, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design, Race, Social Justice, Graduate Students, Multivariate Analysis, African Americans, Masters Programs, Mixed Methods Research, Racial Attitudes, Online Surveys
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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