SW-315: Human Behavior in the Social Environment

This course presents and discusses the interrelatedness of the biological, psychological, social, cultural,economic, and environmental factors, which influence human development and behavior, and presents theories from various disciplines to assist in describing, explaining, and predicting human development and behavior. Special attention is given to diversity, specifically ethnicity, race, gender, social class, and sexual orientation, and its relation to human development and behavior. Required of all social work majors and open to others. Prerequisites: Three (3) hours in PSY, SOC, or SW and ENG 112 or WRI 118. This course fulfills the Personal Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.