SOWK 301: Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Theories
Pre-requisite: PSYC 121, SOCY 110, and admission to SOWK major
Co-requisite: SOWK 300
Credit Hours: (3)
This course is one of two HBSE courses. It builds on theories of human behavior from the social and behavioral sciences that include biology, sociology, philosophy, and psychology.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
Major emphasis is placed on an analysis of the various systems involved in human services and an exploration of these systems in facilitating changes in human behavior in social service agencies."
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
I. Students complete assignments including theory presentation, minority group research
paper, a family project, and a final examination.
II. Format - Combination of the following:
Lectures, class discussions, films, writing assignments, and activities as the teaching methods. Writing assignments will make use of reading assignments, responses to lectures and class discussions, and explanations of key concepts.
Goals and objectives of the course
1.Demonstrate a knowledge of theories from the social and behavioral sciences as they impact on human behavior.
2.Examine theories and their compatibility with social work values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, and populations-at-risk as they relate to community, organizations, group status and change.
3.Analyze the impact of rural and local environments, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and class on human behavior.
4.Use theories to inform social work assessment and practice, and assess how they relate to the values and ethics of social work.
Assessment Measures
Student work will be examined through written assignments, group work, and through class presentations.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
Revised, April 23, 2013
February 2005 Updated Steven Culver
Revised 2/5/09