HSE*H 115 - Child Advocacy in Human Services

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Naugatuck

Subject:

Description:

(formerly HS-H106) 3cr. The course presents concepts, policies and practice in the broad field of child and family services and advocacy. Among the topics to be examined are the needs of children and families, the major policies and programs of social services designed for children and families, and the policy issues that emerge for planning for children and families. The intent of the course is to provide the student with a substantive base of knowledge about policies and practice in family and child services. Students will be helped to develop an overall orientation to family - as a unit of attention, as well as to the emerging service concerns of family support, family preservation, the need for continuity of family relationships, and to the various culturally competent approaches. (Spring)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nv.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 575-8040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.