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2018-2019 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
SW 620 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
The course synthesizes and applies theories of human behavior and the social environment into social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, based on the person-environment construct and biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment models. Special attention will be on the effects of diversity and difference, and lifespan development. Offered fall and winter semesters.
Credits: 3