Human Behavior in Social Environment II

Catalog description

SOWK 3813. Human Behavior in Social Environment II. Examines human behavior in the social environment using multi-systems and person-in-environment frameworks. Content addresses individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and broader social institutions. Building on concepts introduced in SOWK 2813 , the course applies social work theories to analyze culture, social structures, and patterns of inequality as they relate to human behavior. Emphasis is placed on culturally informed and ethically grounded practice, as well as the role of social work values, ethics, and policy in shaping practice contexts. Students develop analytical and applied skills to assess and intervene across system levels within diverse social environments. This course and its learning objectives are required for CSWE accreditation. Prerequisite: SOWK 2813 . Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.