SOCW 451 18B - HBSE I: Human Development

Campus: Urbana-Champaign

Description:

Examination of the major theories that inform social work's understanding of human behavior in a variety of social contexts. A bio-ecological systems framework, together with a developmental approach in understanding the ways in which individuals, families, groups, organizations, institutions, and communities interact, is presented. Issues of gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability and sexual orientation are introduced so students can gain understanding of how these components affect and influence development across the lifespan. Enrollment preference given to students in the MSW program. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

Special Instructions:

Course is for 2018 iMSW cohort. Class meets online from July 9th to August 31st.

Academic Program Restrictions:

MSW:Social Work -UIUC

Option 1

Course Level: Graduate

Credit: 4 hr

Term(s): Summer