SOWK 427 - Public Child Welfare in the Urban Environment

3 Credits
3 hours per week.

This course is an introduction to the field of child welfare and family services in the urban environment. The roles of child welfare professionals in a variety of settings will be explored. Emphasis will be on the scope and practice of child welfare and program and policy challenges faced by current child welfare professionals. A major focus of the course will be on the development of a relevant knowledge base to provide direct service in child welfare settings.

Prerequisite(s) SOWK 334 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Offered (FALL/SPRING)