SWK 311 - Introduction to Child Welfare

Institution:

Alabama A & M University

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Description:

- 3 hrs. This course is designed to identify analyze and assess child welfare programs, policies, and services for understanding the needs and services available for children. Vulnerable children (physically and sexually abused, neglected, special needs, in new families) are discussed to increase student understanding of their plight and the need for effective interventions, prevention and policy strategies. Understanding human diversities and the social environment in rural and urban communities are examined in this class. Current child welfare issues are studied for a basic understanding of economic conditions, social justice and cultural factors. Prerequisites: SWK 200, ORI 101, ENG 101 & 102, HIS 101 & 102, PHY 101 & Lab, MUS 101 or ART 101, HED 101, FRE or SPA 101 and BIO 101& Lab, ENG 203, PSY 201, SWK 201, FRE 102 or SPA 102, MTH 110 or higher, ENG 204, PHL 201, SWK 301, SOC 201 and ECO 200, ENG 205, SWK 306, SWK 205, or SWK 311, SWK 302, SWK 304, PSC 201 or PSC 205 or PSC 206, (offered fall and summer)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aamu.edu/

Phone Number:

(256) 372-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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