Academic Catalog

SWK 317 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) II builds on the knowledge and theories related to individual development within the context of smaller systems that were introduced in HBSE I (SWK 316).  This course focuses on the interactions between micro systems (individuals/families) and their larger environment, with an emphasis on understanding interactions with groups, organizations, and communities, as well as the behavior and functioning of the larger systems.  Students will also explore social work values and ethics, rurality, racial and ethnic diversity, history and development of ethnic communities, current ethnic relationships, social class, gender, sexual orientation, oppression, and social justice issues as they relate to human behavior in the context of larger social systems. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SWK316