HUMAN BEHAVIOR/SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I

Catalog description

Provides a foundational understanding of how human behavior is shaped by interactions between individuals, families, and their broader social environments. Using a person-in-environment perspective, students will examine key theories of human development and behavior across the lifespan, with an emphasis on how biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors influence individual and family functioning. Students will explore how issues such as poverty, discrimination, trauma, and inequality affect individuals and families, particularly those from historically marginalized communities. This course prepares students to engage in ethical, culturally responsive, and strengths-based generalist social work practice with individuals and families.