Social Welfare - Theory for Multilvl Soc Work

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Social work professionals need to understand human behavior at multiple social, economic, and environmental system levels, including individual, family, group, organization, community, national, and international. Therefore, this introductory human behavior theory for multi-level social work course provides Bachelor’s level students with basic concepts, theories, and empirical findings about human behavior across multiple system levels, taking into account biological, psychological, social, spiritual, and built and natural environmental aspects of human behavior and experience. This course, one of the first undergraduate social work courses taken at the junior level, serves as a foundation for generalist social work practice. In keeping with the mission of the University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, this course provides theoretical perspectives as relevant to an approach to social work practice that advances personal and collective strengths and resources, embraces the inherent worth of all people, promotes empowerment and justice, and reflects critical and creative thinking. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the School of Social Welfare. Grade of B or better in SW 220. Satisfies: Goal 6 Outcome 1 (AE61) , Capstone (CAP)