SOCW 272 Human Behavior & Social Environment
SOCW 272 is an exploration of present theories and knowledge of social systems effects on human development, behavior, health, and well-being. The social system perspective will be emphasized to explore human behavior within families, groups, organizations, communities, and society. Theories will be analyzed relative to a variety of social issues including, class, ethnicity and gender.
SOCW 272Human Behavior & Social Environment
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I. General Information
Department
Social Services
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
42.67
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
SOCW 272 is an exploration of present theories and knowledge of social systems effects on human development, behavior, health, and well-being. The social system perspective will be emphasized to explore human behavior within families, groups, organizations, communities, and society. Theories will be analyzed relative to a variety of social issues including, class, ethnicity and gender.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to assessing human behavior.
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmental tasks across the lifespan.
- Express familiarity with theoretical frameworks for understanding human behavior.
- Demonstrate awareness of social and environmental factors having influence on human development and behavior.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Identify as a social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments
Advance human rights and social and economic injustice
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
Demonstrate communication skills, both oral (speaking and listening) and written (writing and reading) skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in a variety of contexts.
Demonstrate personal responsibility, dependability and problem-solving.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Lecture
Class discussion and exercises
Exams
Papers
Journal reflection
Mixed media
Case presentations
Required Exams
Attendance (15 points)
Case Presentation (10 points
Childhood Observation and Paper (35 points)
Live Review Interview (35 points)
"The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog" Paper (25 points)
Required Text
Midterm (40 points) Final Exam (40 points)
Required Activities
Hutchison, E. (n.d.). Dimensions of human behavior: The changing life course (Fifth ed.).
Perry, B., & Szalavitz, M. (2006). The boy who was raised as a dog: And other stories from a child psychiatrist's notebook : What traumatized children can teach us about loss, love, and healing. New York: Basic Books.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Lecture
Class discussion and exercises
Exams
Papers
Journal reflection
Mixed media
Case presentations
Attendance (15 points)
Case Presentation (10 points
Childhood Observation and Paper (35 points)
Live Review Interview (35 points)
"The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog" Paper (25 points)
Hutchison, E. (n.d.). Dimensions of human behavior: The changing life course (Fifth ed.).
Perry, B., & Szalavitz, M. (2006). The boy who was raised as a dog: And other stories from a child psychiatrist's notebook : What traumatized children can teach us about loss, love, and healing. New York: Basic Books.