Human Development in the Social Environment

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This course explores conceptual frameworks in human development throughout the life span. An emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, historical, and economic forces that shape development. Major theoretical perspectives from sociology, psychology, anthropology, and economics will be covered to explain both internal dynamics and external forces that shape human behavior. In addition, this course examines the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of the individual from infancy through adolescence and focuses on the continuation of growth, change, and adaptation throughout young adulthood, middle age, and old age. This course is an essential foundation for social work practice with its person in environment orientation for understanding human behavior.