Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

SOWK 516 - Human Development in Context: Adolescence through Older Adulthood

3 Credit Hours
Required generalist course examines biological, psychological, and social theories and frameworks for individuals and families, emphasizing the interaction between neurophysiological development and environmental contexts. Risk and protective factors that influence and shape development while promoting resilience are identified. The influences of culture, oppressive systems, and dynamic processes critical to risk and resilience for vulnerable populations are explored. Practice implications for working with adolescents and adults are examined, including behavioral health challenges, chronic illness, family and social relationships, and death and dying.
Registration Restriction(s): ): Master of Science in Social Work – social work major. Graduate students only. Minimum student level graduate.
Registration Permission: Non-MSSW students may register with permission of program director.



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)