HUMS 206 - Human Development in a Social Environment

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

Examines the ecological model, which describes the effects of the social environment on human development and the reciprocal relationship between the individual and that environment. Emphasis is placed on the cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic diversity of the populations served by human service professionals. Special focus is given to the uniqueness of the individual when determining the types of interventions needed for the client. Evaluation and assessment of problems faced by clients of human services are also discussed. Prerequisite: HUMS 100 and ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher; and minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HUMS 100 or SOCI 100 & ( ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 )

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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