SOWK 630 - Urban Child Welfare

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, ethics, and skills for effective practice in the field of urban child welfare. The course will explore the history, evolution, and current status of child welfare policies, the service continuum provided to families and children, and the socio-cultural context of child welfare practice. Emphasis will be placed on culturally competent assessment, intervention, and evaluation strategies as their relevance to poor, urban, and African American families and communities.

Prerequisite(s) All SOWK Foundation Curriculum Courses or Advanced Standing Status
Offered (FALL)