SWRK 331 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

Institution:

George Fox University

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Description:

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence that provides and seeks to apply a basic framework for creating and organizing knowledge of human behavior during the lifespan stages of conception, infancy, childhood, and adolescence and the social environment to situations encountered by generalist practice social workers. Social systems, human development theories, and strengths approaches are critically examined to foster understanding of individual, family, group, organizational, and community behaviors and the impact of the larger environment on these systems. Special attention is given to the impact of human diversity, discrimination, and oppression on the ability of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to reach or maintain optimal health and well-being. Required for majors. Prerequisites: PSYC 150 General Psychology and SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgefox.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 538-8383

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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