Human Behavior in the Social Environment

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This course analyzes theories of human behavior in the social environment from a life span developmental approach. The content of this course is designed to increase students' potential for effective generalist social work assessment and interventions with individuals, families, groups, social systems, and communities. The course also strives to build students' appreciation for and understanding of the ramifications of the "person-in-environment" principle that primarily takes into consideration the social, biological, and psychological influences of the environment. Students will examine the effects of social structures, social policies, and cultural patterns on individuals at all stages of life.