INTERVENTIONS WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

SOCWORK 462

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.

SOCWORK 742

Explore evidence-based services through a holistic perspective that looks at a person in their environment, using a person-centered approach. Assessment, treatment, and generalization of change strategies; problem solving; resource development; intervention planning; current trends in mental health and other practice issues are explored.

SOCWORK 921

Implications of knowledge from the social and behavioral sciences and public welfare policy on child welfare problems and services.

SOCWORK 441

Develops generalist social work knowledge and skills for working with and on behalf of individuals, families, and groups. Focus on development of basic social work direct practice skills.

SOCWORK 920

Considers legislation, policies, and institutional structures that affect children, youth, and families across multiple service systems.