Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (HBSE II)

Catalog description

Study of the basic concepts of social systems theory particularly relevant to macro level issue impact with vulnerable and at risk populations. Knowledge from the social sciences is integrated to provide a basis for intervention with individuals, families, and communities impacted by the intersectionality of discrimination and oppression. Special emphasis is made on self-examination in relation to ethical, social justice, and human diversity issues and on acquiring transferable sets of skills in learning to interact effectively with populations that have experienced trauma, marginalization and oppression.