Study of issues of current and special significance for social work practice. Issues selected in accordance with the needs and interests of students enrolled.

Study of issues of current and special significance for social work practice. Issues selected in accordance with the needs and interests of students enrolled.

Study of issues of current and special significance for social work practice. Issues selected in accordance with the needs and interests of students enrolled.

Study of issues of current and special significance for social work practice. Issues selected in accordance with the needs and interests of students enrolled.

This course is designed to prepare students to practice with individuals and families affected by child sexual abuse. Theory, process models, and evidence based practices relevant to child sexual abuse will be presented. The course will focus on developing practice behaviors necessary to assess and provide case management for children, families, and offenders in child sexual abuse cases.

This course is designed to prepare students to practice with individuals and families affected by child sexual abuse. Theory, process models, and evidence based practices relevant to child sexual abuse will be presented. The course will focus on developing practice behaviors necessary to assess and provide case management for children, families, and offenders in child sexual abuse cases.

This course is designed to develop the student's understanding and competency of social work practice in rural communities. The course will explore knowledge around rural wellbeing and issues unique to rural populations. Stereotypes surrounding rural populations will be considered and students will be challenged to form their own understanding and judgment regarding these wellbeing issues. SW 541 will explore common ideas surrounding rural communities as well as examine current social trends which implicate the delivery of social work practice in those areas.

This course provides an overview of social work practice with military members, veterans, and military families. Students will learn to appreciate the unique experiences and stresses of military members and their families, and resultant implications for helping professionals serving this population.

This course provides an overview of social work practice with military members, veterans, and military families. Students will learn to appreciate the unique experiences and stresses of military members and their families, and resultant implications for helping professionals serving this population.

This course is designed to challenge and develop the student's knowledge of and ways of thinking about substance use and misuse in contemporary society. SW 524 provides clinical and scientific knowledge about the nature of substance misuse, and the effect of substance use disorder on individuals, families, health, and development. It further explores controversies in social policy regarding substance use and misuse, challenging the student to form his/her own understanding and judgment about these critical contemporary issues.