Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Overview

Subject area

SOCY

Catalog Number

285

Course Title

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Department(s)

Description

This is a foundation course to familiarize students with the generalist social work practice. The course material is taught from bio-psycho-social-cultural perspectives, and includes theoretical and empirical knowledge about normal biological, psychological, and sociological development. The emphasis is on issues of human diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, age and sexual orientation, and on the impact of oppression and discrimination on individuals and families throughout their lifespan.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

025803

Course Schedule