SW 625 Social and Behavioral Theory
This doctoral seminar is designed to deepen one's understanding of the myriad theories that guide social work practice and research at the individual, family, organizational, community, national, and global levels. Specifically, this seminar covers classic grand theories from sociology and economics, contemporary psychological theories and public health frameworks, and new developments in biopsycho-social understandings of human behavior in the social environment. Students will enhance their ability to articulate, critique, synthesize, and apply multiple theoretical perspectives to explain a range of complex social problems - including their anticipated dissertation topic. As a result, this course will prepare doctoral-level students to conduct theoretically-informed research and teaching.
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