College Record 2024-2025

SWK-421 Human Behavior and Social Environment II

Examination of the human condition from adolescence to old age (ages 12-82+). Students will learn to identify the critical issues at each developmental stage of life using biological, sociological, psychological, and spiritual assessment models. Generalist issues which affect the entire span of the life cycle will also be addressed. This course heavily emphasizes the shift for students from theory to practice through extensive use of experiential activities which include doing actual assessments, developing a program for a topic of diversity, team-based activities, etc.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SWK-221 previously; SWK-351 previously or concurrently with minimum grades of C required; Senior Social Work Major

Offered

  • Every Fall