SWK 322 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Institution:

Cairn University

Subject:

Description:

A course that has a person-in-environment focus, and examines the relationship among human biological, psychological, spiritual and sociocultural systems and their effect on human behavior and development. Knowledge and theory about the range of social systems in which individuals live such as families, groups, organizations, institutions and communities are also examined. The course also examines ways in which systems promote or deter people in maintaining optimal health and well-being. Focus is given to the flow between the micro, mezzo and macro dimensions of intervention. Attention is given to determinants of behavior such as age, ethnicity, race, social class, sexual orientation and physical disabilities. Second semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cairn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 752-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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