SWK 160 - HUMAN BEHAV/SOC ENVIRONMT

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course teaches students to evaluate and apply biological, psychological, and social theories to client's situation with a particular emphasis on the examination of the effects of the interplay of biological, psychological, social, economical and cultural elements of the social environment on human functioning. The impact of social and economic forces on the individual's behavior are presented. Systems promoting or deterring people in the attainment and maintenance of optimal health and well-being are explored with particular attention on the effects of these systems on ethnic and racial minorities, sexual minorities, women, and persons with disability. Required of all social work majors.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2014 - 08/14/2021 

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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