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Dec 26, 2024
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SW 311 - Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior (3 units)
Promotes a multidimensional understanding of human functioning and behavior over the life course.
Prerequisite(s): SW 310 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. incorporate information regarding neurobiology in assessments of human behavior.
2. use the person in environment approach to examine and explain complex human behavior and functioning.
3. analyze the fit between theories and social work values.
4. critically analyze the cultural biases, theoretical premises, and potential implications of a variety of theories of human behavior.
5. differentially apply theories and research to explain human functioning across system levels.
6. integrate biological, psychological, cognitive, spiritual, cultural, and social aspects of human functioning to form holistic, multidimensional assessments.
7. identify the central premises and concepts of systems theory and the ecological perspective.
8. identify and define the central premises, concepts and core theoretical perspectives, including but not limited to: behaviorism, psychodynamic, development and critical perspectives.
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