SWRK 343 - Generalist Social Work Practice with Children and Families in Rural Appalachia

Institution:

Union College - New York

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Description:

Examines the social welfare system as it effects the needs of children and families in contemporary American society and specifi cally in rural Central Appalachia. Key issues to be addressed are child maltreatment, family preservation, family assessment and alternative substitute care and evidence based practice intervention. Also, students will have the opportunity to become familiar with service agencies and programs providing services to rural Appalachian children and families. Prerequiste: Open to Social Work majors only. Upper division (junior) standing and permission of advisor and course instructor required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.union.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 388-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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