SSW 501 - Human Behavior/Social Env I

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

The HBSE sequence is constructed as ¿theory for practice¿ courses. Theories for practice form a conceptual framework to develop understanding of the impact of social context on health (broadly defined) and well-being ¿ and on social work. These theories attempt to explain how and why people live their lives as they do: how we construct ways to understand our lives; how we develop actions to sustain ourselves and develop as a species and as a community (both local and global). Theories for practice permit us to articulate a value-driven, human rights and social justice vision within which we construct and operationalize our mission and our practice. HBSE I begins with an examination of human rights with particular attention paid to health as a human right. Students also consider how their own beliefs and ideas about the core values of human dignity, social justice, individual and cultural diversity, and self-determination have been shaped, how they have contributed to the formation of their identities and they contribute to students¿ own developing knowledge and professional practice. The lens for reflection is grounded in the belief that health is a human right. Must be enrolled in one of the following: Master of Social Work, Non-Matriculated Social Work, or Conditional Social Work.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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