Micro and Macro Perspectives on Psychological Development in Early Adulthood

Full Course Description: HBSE I and II examine human development and behavior across the lifespan, starting prenatally through the end of life. The courses utilize bio-psycho-social and systems perspectives, emphasizing the reciprocal interchange and mutual impact among individuals, families, and society and stressing the centrality of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and the socioeconomic environment. The content, as well as pedagogical approaches, are bolstered by critical theories and perspectives, namely critical race theory, intersectionality, and standpoint theory. Course Instructor: Whitney Wortham, MSW, MPH.