Human Dynamics for Helping Professionals

Catalog description

This course provides a foundational knowledge and awareness pertaining to the many sociopolitical and cultural factors that shape human relationships, behaviors, and societal trends related to factors such as culture, nationality, age, gender, physical and cognitive characteristics, education, family systems, and belief structures. Socioeconomic conditions include: a) social and cultural dynamics within and among groups at national and international levels; b) the development of attitudes, belief systems, and personal identity; c) strategies for effective interaction and communication between and within individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities; d) the role of a helping professional in fostering self-awareness, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution; e) theoretical perspectives on human identity development; and f) ethical and legal considerations. This course may not be repeated for credit as CNSL 5233 or equivalent.