SW 302 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

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Jackson State University

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Description:

Prerequisites: SW 250, 301 and PSY 216. This second course in human behavior and the social environment expands students' knowledge of theoretical perspectives regarding the person-in-environment focus upon which social work bases its practice. Systems theory and an ecosystems perspective utilizing a situational context to understand individuals as members of social systems such as families, groups, organizations, and communities is offered as the organizing framework. A strengths perspective, empowerment, and resiliency are underlying themes. Knowledge of the theories about and the relationships among human biological, social, psychological, cultural, spiritual, and economic systems are included for use in understanding human behavior and in problem-solving at micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practice.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jsums.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 979-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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