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SW 311

Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Promotes a multidimensional understanding of human functioning and behavior over the life course.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • with a “C” or better
SW 310
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

SW 310 with a “C” or better.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • incorporate information regarding neurobiology in assessments of human behavior.
  • use the person in environment approach to examine and explain complex human behavior and functioning.
  • analyze the fit between theories and social work values.
  • critically analyze the cultural biases, theoretical premises, and potential implications of a variety of theories of human behavior.
  • differentially apply theories and research to explain human functioning across system levels.
  • integrate biological, psychological, cognitive, spiritual, cultural, and social aspects of human functioning to form holistic, multidimensional assessments.
  • identify the central premises and concepts of systems theory and the ecological perspective.
  • identify and define the central premises, concepts and core theoretical perspectives, including but not limited to: behaviorism, psychodynamic, development and critical perspectives.