SCWK 221 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

Institution:

Gannon University

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Description:

3 credits This is the introductory course to understanding human behavior. Here we focus on the social environment and apply theoretical frameworks in order to put human behavior into perspective. In this course students begin to study the person from a biological perspective, looking at the major systems of the human body. We also examine psychological and sociological theories and knowledge by looking at cognition, emotion, the self as well as stress and coping. This course also examines the impact of culture, spirituality, the physical environment and social institutions in shaping human behavior. Finally, this course addresses different sized social systems from formal organizations, communities, groups and the family. Students begin to see how social systems promote or defer health and well being.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gannon.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 871-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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