SCWK 2644 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment for Social Workers 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43882,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patricia Sciaretta MSSA, LSW
Email: pasciaretta@ysu.edu
Course Description
2644. Human Behavior and the Social Environment for Social Workers 2. An ecosystems perspective in understanding families, groups, organizations and communities. Focus on individuals and their transactions with each other and their environment. Application of theory and research to social work. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Human behavior and the social environment: Shifting paradigms in essential knowledge for social work practice (7th ed.). Pearson. | Schriver, J.M. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | 8/26 Chapter 1 | Introductions, Syllabus Review, Discussions of Expectations & Course Framework Human Behavior & Social Environment & Paradigms |
Read Chapter 1 |
| 8/31 | 9/2 Continue Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 | Understanding Traditional & Alternative Paradigms | Review Chapter 1 & Read Chapter 2 |
| 9/7 | 9/9 Chapter 3 | Paradigms, Culture & Social Work, Assessment in Social Work | Read Chapter 3 |
| 9/14 | 9/16 Continue Chapter 3 | Continue of Practice Perspective Influencing Social Work | Review of Chapter 3 |
| 9/21 | 9/23 Chapter 4 | Strengths Based Perspective, Empowerment Theory, Mindfulness, Spirituality | Read Chapter 4 |
| 9/28 | 9/30 Continue Chapter 4 | Complexity Theory, Multi-System Life Course Perspectives, Intersectionality Theory | Review of Chapter 4 |
| 10/5 | 10/7 Chapter 5 | Approaches to Individual Development | Read Chapter 5 |
| 10/12 | 10/14 Continue Chapter 5 10/14 HBSE 2 Paper Due |
Adult Development, Behavioral Theory, LifeSpan Perspective | Review Chapter 5 |
| 10/19 | 10/21 Chapter 6 | Neuroscience/Genetics, Adverse Childhood Experience Study, Trauma-Informed SW Practice | Read Chapter 6 |
| 10/26 | 10/28 Chapter 7 | Ethnic & Racial Identity Development | Read Chapter 7 |
| 11/2 | 11/4 Chapter 8 | Families & Social Work, Attachment Theory, Family Lifecycle, Blended Family | Read Chapter 8 |
| 11/9 | 11/11 NO CLASS | ||
| 11/16 | 11/18 Chapter 9 & Chapter 10 | Social Work with Groups, Classical Theory | Read Chapter 9 & 10 |
| 11/23 | 11/25 NO CLASS THANKSGIVING BREAK | No Class - Thanksgiving Break | No Class - Thanksgiving Break |
| 11/30 | 12/2 Chapter 11 & Chapter 12 12/2 Social Justice Paper Due/Presentations |
Social Justice Paper Presentations Community Centered Approaches |
Read Chapter 11 & 12 Social Justice Paper Presentations - 15 minute based on social justice |
| 12/7 | 12/9 Finish Social Justice Paper Presentations | Presentation - 15 minute based on social justice paper |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.