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Applied Human Behavior
Description: This course will explore the fundamental theories, developmental principals and treatment modalities related to human relationships. Course work will aim to examine the most common types of human relationships and human experience in micro and meso environments while incorporating current global social impacts of culture and technology. Students will be exposed to the most prevalent theories and treatment for families and partners experiencing domestic violence and abuse. A particular emphasis will be placed on students becoming familiar with Generalist Social Work Practice. As students prepare for graduation and enter into direct practice settings they will be working in interdisciplinary teams serving a variety of individuals and caring out multi-faceted case plans. This course builds on the foundation principles of treatment and human relationships to assist students in understand and applying evidence based practice in crisis and trauma settings. Students have the opportunity to learn more in depth about the most current DSM-V diagnoses, distinguish between acute trauma and post-traumatic stress diagnoses and best practice interventions. Students will be challenged to perceive trauma and the people who experience trauma through a holistic lens, evaluating the societal norms and resources afforded individuals experiencing different types of crisis and trauma. Letter grade only
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2024
Prerequisite: ENGY 102, AHBY 220, (AHBY 260 or AHBY 265), and AHBY 365
Applied Human Behavior
Term : Summer 2018
Catalog Year : 2017-2018
AHBY 450 - Practice And Intervention: Assessing And Responding To Relationships And Trauma
Description: This course will explore the fundamental theories, developmental principals and treatment modalities related to human relationships. Course work will aim to examine the most common types of human relationships and human experience in micro and meso environments while incorporating current global social impacts of culture and technology. Students will be exposed to the most prevalent theories and treatment for families and partners experiencing domestic violence and abuse. A particular emphasis will be placed on students becoming familiar with Generalist Social Work Practice. As students prepare for graduation and enter into direct practice settings they will be working in interdisciplinary teams serving a variety of individuals and caring out multi-faceted case plans. This course builds on the foundation principles of treatment and human relationships to assist students in understand and applying evidence based practice in crisis and trauma settings. Students have the opportunity to learn more in depth about the most current DSM-V diagnoses, distinguish between acute trauma and post-traumatic stress diagnoses and best practice interventions. Students will be challenged to perceive trauma and the people who experience trauma through a holistic lens, evaluating the societal norms and resources afforded individuals experiencing different types of crisis and trauma. Letter grade only
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2024
Prerequisite: ENGY 102, AHBY 220, (AHBY 260 or AHBY 265), and AHBY 365