HUMAN BEHAVIOR/SOC ENV ADV STD

Catalog description

This survey course covers the theoreticalfoundations of Human Behavior and the Social Environment. Human development is explored within the context of the life cycle with emphasis on environmental determinants of behavior, diversity, oppression and discrimination. The course addresses individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and social institutions as well as the impact of social and economic forces on individual and social systems. These issues will be explored within the context of race, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and levels of ability. Value and ethical issues in society and in social work will be addressed throughout.