SOCW Courses:

SOCW 6446 - Social Work Practice With Children and Adolescents

(5 credits)

In this course, students examine empirically supported theories and techniques for social work practice with adolescents. Students enhance their theoretical and practical understanding of the systemic interplay in the lives of adolescents. They engage in coursework and readings on ecological systems theory, current events, and case studies to comprehensively analyze adolescent development, and they devote special attention to cognitive, behavioral, educational, multicultural, and environmental issues. Students assess a distinct group of evidence-based engagement and intervention strategies that assist them in their work with adolescents and families. They also explore professional and ethical responsibilities related to working with adolescents and their parents or caregivers.

Pre-requisites

• SOCW 6111