Social Work and Neurobiology

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Synthesizes foundational elements of neurological development within a social work frame that encompasses a bio-psycho-social perspective, and includes a focus on attachment, memory, and information processing impacted by trauma and substance abuse in the context of social work practice. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSW program and a minimum of 48 units; or admission to the BSW program as a Degree-Holder. Antirequisite: Credit for Social Work 540 and 557.35 (Social Work and Neurobiology) will not be allowed.