SW 591 Child & Adolescent Behavior & Development in the Social Environment: Advanced Theory & Research

Builds on foundation courses on micro and macro Human Behavior in the Social Environment and on foundation courses on research methods. Presents ecological-developmental framework and empirically-supported and culturally sensitive theories for understanding individual, family, peer, school, community, and societal influences on child and adolescent behavior and development. Presents a prevention framework for building and using research-based knowledge of behavior and development. Emphasizes integration of theory and research to guide social work practice.