Life Span Development, Human Behavior, Trauma, & Theory
This course will consider bio-psycho-social-spiritual theories across the life-course, with a focus on trauma and resilience and an understanding of the role of neuroscience in development.
Outcomes: 1) Analyze how racism, oppression, cultural context, and structural inequities influence human development and adaptation across the life span using biopsychosocial spiritual and life course perspectives; 2) Apply theories of human development, trauma, resilience, and neuroscience to explain engagement with individuals and families within their social and environmental contexts; 3) Assess developmental strengths, stressors, risk and protective factors, and environmental influences affecting individuals and families at different life stages using relevant social work theories and empirical literature.
Outcomes: 1) Analyze how racism, oppression, cultural context, and structural inequities influence human development and adaptation across the life span using biopsychosocial spiritual and life course perspectives; 2) Apply theories of human development, trauma, resilience, and neuroscience to explain engagement with individuals and families within their social and environmental contexts; 3) Assess developmental strengths, stressors, risk and protective factors, and environmental influences affecting individuals and families at different life stages using relevant social work theories and empirical literature.