SOWK 613 Advanced Human Behavior and the Social Environment in Rural Settings

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This is the advanced HBSE course which all MSW students will take (Advanced Standing and Regular Program). The course provides an advanced focus on human behavior in the social environment with a specific focus on the issues that occur in rural settings and the human context. The course will examine (but not be limited to) issues such as poverty, human rights, gender, sexual orientation, race, social class, and ageism. These issues will be addressed across all levels of practice using the lens of the strengths perspective. Students will develop critical thinking and assessment skills for competent rural social work practice.