SOCW 520 - Human Behavior and Social Environment

Credits: 3
An introduction to the study of the interacting forces of biology, psychology, social systems, and cultural variables that affect human development and behavior. General Systems Theory provides the theoretical foundation for the course, which also introduces a variety of other theoretical frameworks that apply to different social groups (friendship, family, organization, community). Gender, race, sexual orientation, and social class issues related to human development and interaction are explored.