HSR 2110

HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I

Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE I) is a foundational course that studies various components of human behavior and the social environment. It provides a framework for studying the person-in-environment from a developmental perspective within an ecological framework. The course, addresses multiple factors that shape the development of the individual from a biological, psychological and social perspective. HBSE explores a range of traditional and alternative theories, both intrapersonal and interpersonal. In addition, the course provides a conceptual model for viewing human behavior from a holistic perspective with particular emphasis on utilizing an empowerment and strengths perspectives to work with oppressed, unserved and underserved individuals. The course introduces students to the multiple factors (micro and macro) that influence the relationship between the person and the total environment while focusing on the life span stages from conception through adolescent development.

Units: 3.0