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Sacramento, California
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SWRK 125A
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Theory
Theory forms the foundation of all social work practice, attempting to explain complicated human behavior in interaction with diverse environments. This course examines core theories of human behavior, families, small groups, organizations, social movements, and human society from a variety of social science disciplines. Each theory will be critically examined in respect to application towards diverse groups and the vulnerable populations that social workers serve.
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
SOC 010 - Issues in Crime and Social Control
or
SOC 003 - Social Problems
and
GERO 100 - Aging Issues in Contemporary America
and
CRJ 001 - Introduction to Criminal Justice and Society
and
SOC 001 - Principles of Sociology
or
ECON 001B - Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
and
ECON 001A - Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis
and
ANTH 001 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
or
BIO 020 - Biology: A Human Perspective
and
BIO 010 - Basic Biological Concepts
and
BIO 001 - Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology