SWRK/345
Social Advocacy: Child Endangerment and Global Factors
Online
Format
$1194
Estimated Tuition
3 credits
Total credits
5 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Undergraduate
Social work encapsulates individuals working to support a profession concerned with domestic and global social issues that children face. This 5-week course prepares students for the difficult task of assessing, reporting, and treating child abuse.
Prerequisites
None
What you'll learn
Course skills and outcomes
Introduction to Child Welfare and Endangerment
- Identify the causes of abuse and neglect in families and society
- Explain the effects of family structure on child development
- Explain the history and theories of child maltreatment
- Describe the legal system, ethics, and standards for working with at-risk children and youth.
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
- Interpret child abuse and neglect symptoms used to report concerns
- Identify characteristics of child maltreatment
- Determine the impact child maltreatment has on child development
At-Risk Youth Issues
- Determine the needs of at-risk and vulnerable child populations
- Describe the risks, problems, and issues affecting youth
- Compare characteristics of high-risk and low-risk youth
Intervention Approaches
- Describe intervention techniques utilized with families experiencing child maltreatment.
- Develop assessment and intervention plans for children and adults
Careers and Programs within Child Welfare
- Compare the efficacy of various child endangerment prevention programs
- Determine the role social work practitioners play in the delivery of child welfare services
- Summarize professional services and opportunities present within child welfare
- Demonstrate empathy and understanding to children and families who receive child welfare services.