SOCW 354 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Person-In-Environment

The purpose of this course is to teach intermediate social work skills with a focus on client system assessment, goal setting, case planning, and case management. Professional social work writing will be further developed. Students explore their role on inter-professional teams and examine professional social work values by engaging in ethical decision making that expands self-awareness within a social work perspective. The course employs a variety of teaching methods, including lecture, interactive discussion, and experiential exercises. Examination of interrelationships among social, cultural, and environmental factors that combine with biological and psychological components to affect human behavior and development (Liberal Studies P1).

Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing or higher.
Credits: 3