Human Behavior/Social Environment I: Birth through Adolescence

Catalog description

This course, the first of two in this sequence, provides the theoretical and empirical support for several social work values, practice skills, and ethical standards. These values and standards include respect for the dignity and uniqueness of the individual, respect of a person''s right to self- determination, and respect for spirituality and the religious beliefs of others. In addition to biological, psychological, and social development, the course covers moral development. Human behavior and the social environment from birth through adolescence will be examined. The student must be active in the graduate Social Work plan in order to register for this course.