Human Behavior & the SocialEnvironment I (SWK 341)

Term: Academic Year 2025-2026 Fall Term

Faculty

Heather Marion MilehamShow MyInfo popup for Heather Marion Mileham

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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM (8/26/2025 - 12/10/2025) Location: MAIN GLIDD GD204

Description

This course introduces students to major psychological, sociological and anti-oppressive theories about human behavior in the social environment and teaches students how to apply these theories to a variety of cases and contexts. It also covers life span psychology and life course sociology knowledge relevant to assessment and anti-oppressive practice in social work. This course also introduces students to important developmental, social and cultural issues related to specific phases of life that are often relevant to practice. HBSE I addresses pre-pregnancy through adolescence. Prerequisites: SWK130 and PSY201 (3 s.h.)