An examination of the life course of human populations with an emphasis on at-risk members within the population. Using Applied Sociology concepts and Social Work best practices, students will examine processes for engaging at risk individuals and to provide services that might lessen or remove risk and hardships from their lives. Students will also develop a lifespan approach to biopsychosocial examination of behavior and early development through old age emphasizing social influences. 

Grade Basis: AL
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0