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