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York College of the City University of New York Social Work Program SCWK 360 Human Behavior and the Social Environment COURSE SYLLABUS *For Detailed Weekly Learning Units See Blackboard Course Site Instructor Information Professor: Dr. Letteney Phone: 718.262.2614 Email: letteney@york.cuny.edu Office: 3A08 Office Hours: Virtual, by appointment Bulletin Course Description Human Behavior and the Social Environment. 3 hrs., 3 cr., Prerequisite: Admission into the Social Work Program; Coreq: Two Group II courses and Social Work 350. Integration of social science knowledge with the generalist model of practice to support intervention. Emphasis on human diversity and oppression. Course Overview This course provides an integrative ecosystems framework for the Social Work support courses, the Human Diversity (Group II) requirements, and the other aspects of the liberal arts foundation that will enable the students to apply a holistic perspective in using the generalist model of social work practice. It will focus on the ways that the ecosystems model is used in assessment and intervention with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. This course also provides a background in traditional and alternative theoretical models used by social workers in conducting a clinical assessment. Required Main Text Schriver, J. M. (2020). Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Shifting Paradigms in Essential Knowledge for Social Work Practice. (7 th ed). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. Supplemental Readings In addition to the readings and resources listed below, the instructor may distribute handouts, journal articles, or other resources. A copy of all course texts and additional readings will be placed on reserve in the York College library or on Blackboard. Canda, E.R., Nakashima, M., Burgess, V., Russell, R., & Barfield, S. (2003). Spiritual diversity and social work: A comprehensive bibliography with annotations (2 nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education. 1

Erikson, E. (1978). Childhood and Society . New York: Norton. Freud, S. (1909). Five Lectures on Psychoanalysis. New York: Norton. Gibbs, J.T., & Huang, L.N. (2003). Children of color: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. (2 nd ed.). New York: Jossey-Bass. Glicken, M.D. (2005). Improving the effectiveness of the helping professions: An evidence-based approach to practice. New York: Sage. Gilligan, C. (1982). In a different voice: Psychological theory and women's development. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Herbert, J.L. (1990). Integrating race and adult psychosocial development. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 11, 433-446. Kaplan, D. M., & Coogan, S. L. (2005). The next advancement in counseling: The bio- psycho-social model. Counseling Outfitters. http://counselingoutfitters.com . Lum, D. (Ed.) (2003). Culturally competent practice: A framework for understanding diverse groups and justice issues. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. Martin, J., & Hunter, S. (2001). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in social work: A comprehensive bibliography with annotations. Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education. Maslow, A.H. (1998). Toward a psychology of being . (3rd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Saleeby, D. (Ed.). (2002). The strengths perspective in social work practice. New York, NY: Longman. Smith-Osborne, A. Comparative theoretical perspectives on a social problem: Psychopathology and middle-class teen female shoplifters. Juvenile Offenders and Mental Illness. 2 (3-4), 73-84. Vance, D.E., & Robinson, F.P. (2004). Reconciling successful aging with HIV: A biopsychosocial overview. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 3(1), 59-78. White Kress, V.E., Eriksen, K.P., Rayle, A.D., & Ford, S.J.W. (2005). The DSM-IV-TR and culture: Considerations for counselors. Journal of Counseling & Development, 83, 97-104. 2

Goals Goal #1: Develop professional social work attitudes, behaviors, and communication skills based on the foundation of professional social work values and ethical principles. Goal #2: Will develop a strong intellectual foundation of analytical skills and research methods to understand the existing knowledge and develop new models of professional intervention. Goal #3: Develop culturally-competent empowerment-based practice skills to promote understanding, sensitivity and social justice for marginalized and oppressed client systems. Goal #4: Integrate the knowledge of scientific theories into the bio-psycho-social and political systems approaches in order to understand human systems on micro-, mezzo, and macro-levels of social work practice Goal #5: Demonstrate competence in the generalist social work practice skills of engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation skills in working with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Goal #6: Develop a coherent body of applicable knowledge by integrating the liberal arts foundation with professional knowledge and interconnecting various components of the Program Competencies (practice behaviors) 1. Practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development E P 2.1.1 (2) 2. Analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation EP2.1.3 (2) 3. Recognize the extent to which a culture’s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and power EP 2.1.4 (1) 4. Use research evidence to inform practice EP 2.1.6 (2) 5. Utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation; and critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment EP 2.1.7 (1) 6. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment EP 2.1.7 (2) 7. Assess client strengths and limitations EP 2.1.10 {b (2)} Instructional Methods The primary methods of instruction will include class discussion, lecture, and use of supplemental multimedia (including the Internet. lecture slides, videos, case-studies). 3

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Assignments/Evaluation of Student Performance Type of assignment % of the total grade 1 Critical Reading Summaries 15% 2 Quizzes 20% 3 Discussion Board 10% 4 Biopsychosocial Assessment (Mid-Term Exam) 25% 5 Theoretical Framework Paper Homework 5% 6 Theoretical Framework Paper (Final Exam) 20% 7 Research Pool 5% E-Learning Systems All students are required to have valid York College email account and communicate exclusively via these accounts. Students should be proficient in using Blackboard electronic platform as all course documents, assignments and announcements will be posted there. Also, Blackboard will be utilized for electronic discussion boards, access to the grading center, etc. Reference Resources American Psychological Association. (2011). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6 th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. Taylor & Francis Group. Journal of Evidence-Based Practice in Social Work. Taylor & Francis Group. National Association of Social Workers. (1999). Code of Ethics . Washington, DC: Author. Internet Resources The following websites may be helpful when gathering information related to the social work profession, journals, writing style, international social work issues, and for additional reading. When citing these and other Internet resources, please refer to and use APA style. www.nasw.org National Association of Social Workers www.apa.org American Psychological Association www.ifsw.org International Federation of Social Workers www.cuny.libraries.com City University of New York Office of Library Services 4

Policy on Academic Integrity, Attendance, Participation, and Submission of Assignments Violations to academic integrity include cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, purchasing other’s work and submitting it as one’s own, complicity (allowing one’s work to be used by others), multiple submission of work, and misuse of computers. Violations to academic integrity during the course will be addressed in accordance with The City University of New York policy on academic integrity, as described in the York College Bulletin (see York College Bulletin). Participation: Participation includes completing required readings, Discussion Posts, quizzes and other assignments in a timely manner. Submission of Assignments: All assignments are due on BlackBoard by 11:59 PM on the day due. Late submission is not acceptable and will result in an earned grade of “0”. 5

Student resources and policies: Division of Student Development (including Counseling, the STAR Program, Student Support Services, and Student Government): http://www.york.cuny.edu/produce-and-print/contents/bulletin/division-of-student- development Tutoring Services https://www.york.cuny.edu/student/student-corner/student-corner/tutoring SEEK Program https://www.york.cuny.edu/student/student-corner/student-development/seek Student Policies and Procedures https://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/student-policies-and-procedures/ student-policies-and-procedures CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity (including plagiarism) http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/sa/policies/ AcademicIntegrityPolicywithoutmemo.pdf Writing Resource To improve writing skills, students are encouraged to utilize the York College Writing Center, which is located in Room AC-1C1B 6

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WEEKLY COURSE OUTLINE Week 1: Introduction to Course o Review Blackboard course site o Read course materials and email instructor with questions o Sign up for SONA account Week 2: Biopsychosocial Assessment Model and Biological Subsystem Required reading o The Next Advancement in Counseling: The Biopsychosocial Model o Strengthening the “Bio” in the Biological Paradigm o After the BioMed Tech Revolution Additional Requirements o Watch Ted Talk on ACES and Childhood Trauma Assignments o Critical Reading Article Summary #1 o Discussion Board post Week 3: Social Subsystems and Psychological Subsystems Required reading o The Systems Approach o New Brain Discoveries in Depression o Biopsychosocial Characteristics in Children who Later Murder o The Addicted Brain Additional Requirements o Watch Ted Talk on Neuroscience Assignments o Critical Reading Article Summary #2 o Discussion Board post 7

Week 4: Spiritual Subsystems and Cultural Subsystems Required reading o Biopsychosocial Spiritual Assessment o Religion and Spirituality o Public Hospital Palliative Social Work Additional Requirements o Watch Ted Talk on Families and Immigration Assignments o Critical Reading Article Summary #3 o Discussion Board post Week 5: Strengths Perspective Required reading o Strengths-Based Social Work Assessment o The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice o Dennis Saleeby’s Five Types of Questions to Assess Strengths Additional Requirements o Watch Ted Talk on Mental Illness Assignments o Critical Reading Article Summary #4 o Discussion Board post Week 6: Human Behavior and Paradigms Required reading o Schriver Chapter 1 Additional Requirements o Listen to Professor’s Podcast 8

Assignments o Mid-Term Exam due: Biopsychosocial Assessment Week 7: Understanding Traditional and Alternative Paradigms Required reading o Schriver Chapter 2 Additional Requirements o Listen to Professor’s Podcast Assignments o Quiz Chapter 1 Week 8: Contemporary and Emerging Theories, Perspectives and Practice Models Influencing Social Work Practice with Individuals Required reading o Schriver Chapter 4 Additional Requirements o Listen to Professor’s Podcast Assignments o Quiz Chapter 2 Week 9: Enduring Theories, Perspectives and Practice Models Required reading o Schriver Chapter 5 Additional Requirements o Listen to Professor’s Podcast Assignments o Quiz Chapter 4 9

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Week 10: Contemporary and Emerging Theories, Perspectives and Practice Models: Neuroscience, Trauma and Interventions Required reading o Schriver Chapter 6 Additional Requirements o Listen to Professor’s Podcast Assignments o Quiz Chapter 5 Week 11: Contemporary and Emerging Theories, Perspectives and Practice Models: Identity, Diversity, Inclusion and Development Required reading o Schriver Chapter 7 Additional Requirements o Listen to Professor’s Podcast Assignments o Quiz Chapter 6 Week 12: Enduring, Contemporary and Emerging Theories, Perspectives and Practice Models: Families Required reading o Schriver Chapter 8 Additional Requirements o Listen to Professor’s Podcast Assignments 10

o Quiz Chapter 7 Week 13 and 14: Review and Work on Final Exam Assignments o Research Pool assignment due Week 15: Final Exam Assignments o Theoretical Framework paper due 11

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