SOWK 642 - Urban Social Work & Special Education

Three hours.
3 Credits

This course offers a unique examination of social work practice in school settings with special emphasis on special education. The course will explore the historical, legislative (ADA/Section 504 inclusion laws), and litigation history of special education, as well as models, theories, and philosophies that provide the basis for special education practice. The course will also provide an in-depth look at tools that social workers have available to them as school social workers in practice with the urban school population with special education needs and issues.

Prerequisite(s) All SOWK Foundation Curriculum Courses or Advanced Standing Status, SOWK 640
Co-Requisite(s) None