Course

Self-Paced Social Identity, Positionality & Defining Racism

Time limit: 120 days
13 CEUs

$250 Enroll

Full course description

This self-paced course awards 13 CEUs

 

In this course, we look at racism as a system and our positions within that system, with an emphasis on social, economic, and political power. We explore racial identity development and characteristics of dialogue about race and racism. We utilize a variety of learning methods with a focus on theory and action.

By participating in this course, participants will:

  • Identify their social identity and positionality and the implications on their practice.
  • Explore concepts, theories, and definitions about what race and racism are.
  • Better understand how racism operates systemically and the implications of this in the personal/professional settings they occupy.

 

Shimon Cohen, MSW, LCSW 

Shimon Cohen is a social work educator, podcaster and change agent. He is passionate about racial justice and liberatory social work. He is the host and producer of the nationally recognized podcast Doin’ the Work: Frontline Stores of Social Change. 

Charla Cannon Yearwood, MSSW, LCSW 

Charla Cannon Yearwood is an Indianapolis based clinical social worker. Her professional work, which includes clinical services, consulting, and teaching, are all rooted in liberation. Her research interests include challenging white supremacy in the social work profession and liberation based clinical mental health care. 

 
 
This self-paced course is part of the Racial Justice Series. These courses can be taken individually with no pre-requisites. 
 
Additional certification opportunities are available:

 

Participants have the option to earn certificates and digital badges*. These will be PDFs and/or graphic images that can be shared on websites and social networks, as well as printed.

*The digital badge is in the form of a graphic you can upload/post. It is not integrated with any platforms.

Level I      Participants who complete any 4 Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice Series courses will be awarded a digital badge and Series-level certification for the Certificate in Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice

 

Level II     Participants who complete all 8 Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice Series courses will be awarded a digital badge and Series-level certification for the Certificate in Advanced Racial Justice & Liberatory Practice

Upon completion of the requirements for the level of certificate, email shimonsocialwork@gmail.com to inform that you have met the requirements for certificate Level I or Level II. After confirmation by UHGCSW, you will be emailed your certificate and digital badge.