SOCW 825 - HBSE II: Mezzo/Macro Knowledge and Theory

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This is the second course on Human Behavior and the Social Environment continuing to study social systems theory as a foundation to generalist social work practice. This course examines the theoretical basis for understanding groups, organizations, & communities. Emphasis is placed on providing students with theoretical knowledge which can then be applied to assessing and intervening with mezzo and macro client systems. This course presents and critiques knowledge of human development in the context of families, groups, communities, organizations, and institutions, and provides foundation knowledge about the structure and function of larger systems and their impact on people.

Credit hours: 3