CHILD WELFARE

SOCWORK 462

Course Description

History and current policies, statutes, and best practices that shape child welfare practice locally, nationally, and internationally. Gain knowledge and awareness to prevent and protect children from neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse by strengthening, supporting and empowering their families. Explore various settings where children and families often receive social work services to engage in critical review on the purpose and organization of the setting, the role of social work, and evidence-based practices when working with children and families.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing. Not open to students with credit for SOCWORK 646 or SOCWORK 656 .

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average

3.52

-1.91% from Historical

Completion Rate

95.45%

-1.1% from Historical

A Rate

63.64%

9.4% from Historical

Class Size

-4.14% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Audrey CONN

[email protected]

4.9

Rating

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