SWO 370 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment

This course prepares students for the profession of social work by introducing them to theories of human development across the lifespan through a social work lens. The goals of this course are (1) to apply theoretical knowledge to explore the biopsychosocial-spiritual dimensions of human development, challenging assumptions about normality; (2) to understand the role of stability and disequilibrium in processes of development, and (3) to apply an intersectional lens to understand identity development and human experience in the social environment. The course emphasizes critical thinking about the influence of oppressive structures, biases and diversity in development across the micro-macro continuum. This course fulfills the WRI3 Core Requirement.

Prerequisite(s): For students with a catalog year before 2023: SWO 201, SWO 250; PSY 100; WRI II course (ENG 102, HON 215, or RSP 102) with a grade of C or better.

For students with a catalog year of 2023 or later: SWO 201 , SWO 250 , SWO 270 , PSY 100 ; WRI II course (ENG 102 , HON 215 , or RSP 102 ) with a grade of C or better.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3
Course Typically Offered: spring
Course Type: Social Work