SOCW 175 - January on the Hill-A,S2

Institution:

Pacific Lutheran University

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Description:

An intense experience of community work on Tacoma's Hilltop District and/or Tacoma's east side where students learn first hand about poverty and participate in community projects. (4) SOCW 245: Human Behavior and the Social Environment - S2 Examination of the biological, psychological, cultural, social, and spiritual influences on human behavior and development. Provides an ecological systems perspective for applying developmental theory to individuals, families, groups, institutions, organizations, and communities and for understanding various systems in the context of their environment. Explores meaning and interpretation of development, family, and community from different perspectives, with an emphasis on ethnicity and gender. Studies impact of social and economic forces on individuals and systems from a global perspective. Volunteer experience is required. (4)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plu.edu

Phone Number:

(253) 531-6900

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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