Catalog Description

Theories and knowledge of bio-psycho-social development from birth to old age. The dynamics of interacting social systems and culture on human development. Human diversity and populations-at-risk emphasized. (3 units. Prereq: Junior standing or permission of advisor) Course Description This course studies human behavior in the social environment over the life cycle from pre-natal to old age, analyzed from a systems perspective. Special emphasis is placed on the interactions between and among human biological, social, psychological and cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior. Populations at risk, diversity and social and economic justice are emphasized. This course is a recommended prerequisite for SCWK 131