SWK 335 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment is the first of the two-semester course that includes the study of traditional and alternative paradigms to explain the physical, cognitive, identity, and socio-emotional development of individuals within diverse family groups, with specific focus on conception to late adolescence. Students will learn how to critically evaluate the literature, with specific attention to adaptive functioning, diversity issues between and within groups, and ethical practice. A strengths perspective will be utilized to integrate knowledge and practice.

. Prerequisite(s): Sociology 115, Psychology 120 or Psychology 121, Biology 100 or above.