Description
SOCW 364. HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II. This course explores the frameworks, values, and skills inherent to meeting micro-level—individual and family—needs through an examination of the “mediating layers of society” of our organizations and communities. The underlying assumption of the course is there is a reciprocal relationship between individuals and families and the larger contexts in which they are situated. Therefore, working for change on any level requires an understanding of the full range of social contexts that both positively and negatively affect groups of people. This course explores the middle context which lies between that of the individual and macro-level social welfare policies. Particular emphasis will be given to exploring ways of intervening in society’s middle layers that utilize best practices and promote human flourishing. Prerequisites: Social Work 264. Spring only semester, three hours.