SOW 3120 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment:Life Course

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Iona University

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Description:

Human Behavior & the Social Environment utilizes the bio-psycho-social perspective, which stresses a multi-dimensional view of human development and behavior. The multidimensional view of person in the context of the environment takes into consideration the challenges, stressors and life tasks that occur during the life course. The individual and his/her environment are examined in their relationship to each other. The course stresses the importance of biology, culture, race, ethnicity, gender, spirituality and the socioeconomic environment. One credit of this course is satisfied through a weekly lab in which students develop their cross-cultural group projects. This course is open to non social work majors. Prerequisites: PSY 201/ 1101, SOC 101/1010, biology, or permission of the department. 4 credits. W, S

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iona.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 633-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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