SOCW 331 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

Credits: 3

This is the first course in a two-course sequence that uses a life course perspective as a framework for preparing students with knowledge of theories that support beginning-level generalist practice. It also examines the interrelatedness of human physical, psychological, and social systems. This first course focuses on the development of the individual from conception through adolescence. It examines the impact of biological, sociological, cultural, psychological, and spiritual factors on the course of that development It also examines the variety of social systems in which people live and the ways those systems help or impede health and well-being, with specific emphasis placed on issues of human diversity and social justice. Several theories that support generalist practice are presented, as well as several empirically-based frameworks which help to understand human growth and development in the social environment.

Prerequisite(s): Open to Social Work Majors only

Term(s) Offered: Fall

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