SOCW 3362 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 2361 or SOCW 2363.
This course examines theoretical frameworks and models for generalist social work practice with task/problem-solving groups, organizations and communities. It reviews systems theory, the ecological model and the model of planned change as applied to groups, communities and organizations. Special emphasis is given to the mechanisms of oppression, and social, economic, political and cultural contexts and forces shaping macro systems. This course is open to non-social work majors.