Human Behavior and Social Environment

3 Hours

Explore the biopsychosocial and cultural functioning of human beings across the life span using an ecological-systems lens and major developmental theories as a framework to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Discuss the impact of the family, social groups, organizations, communities, and society on individuals during these stages of the life span. Examine empirically-based research reflecting a risk and resilience perspective in making client assessments and recommending appropriate interventions. Social Work 327 and Urban Studies 328S may not both be counted. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester.