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CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

SOCWORK 646
Course Description

Examination of physical, emotional and sexual abuse of children, child neglect, and exploitation.

Prerequisties

Junior standing or declared in the Professional or Personal Enrichment Program

Satisfies
Credits

2

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.86

4.33% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.97% from Historical

A Rate
86.36%

29.68% from Historical

Class Size
22

-43.99% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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