SWK 207 Human Behavior & the Social Environment II
This course will explore human development throughout the life-cycle, beginning with pregnancy through late adulthood. Students will acquire knowledge of life events significant to individuals at all stages of life from the bio-psychosocial perspective. Life issues significant to social work practice such as mental illness, chemical/ substance abuse, teen pregnancy, eating disorder, poverty, elder abuse, and long term care will be addressed. Students should end the course with increased knowledge and skills for generalist practice including assessment, intervention, and preventive methods. 3 credits.