The course focuses on patterns of institutional racism, conflict resolution, developing cultural competence, and building community in a pluralistic society. 39.276 Native American Studies 3 credits Explores the various internal and external influences that have shaped the distinctive lifestyles of Native Americans, relations with the dominant society, and contemporary issues. Branches of feminist theory such as lesbian, womanist, reformist, and radical will be presented as frameworks for analyzing women's political, economic and social rights and opportunities. 39.301A Social Welfare Policy and Services 3 credits An examination of the process of social policy development as related to human need, with special emphasis on high-risk groups. Historical and social context, economic theory and application, value assumptions and skills required for policy formulation, analysis and change are studied.
Course highlights the analysis of social policy and service delivery systems.
The Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence provides the student with a basis for understanding the reciprocal relationship between the individual and the social environment. This course emphasizes the need for knowledge of individual biological and behavioral factors in transaction with family, community, and cultural systems and follows the individual life span development from birth through adolescence. Individual and family systems in high-risk groups are emphasized. 39.334 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II 3 credits A continuation of 39.333. This course follows the individual's development from young adulthood through old age.