SW 664 - Social Work and the Law

Institution:

University of Louisville

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled through the Kent School of Social Work. This course is designed to (1) familiarize social work students with the legal system and the various roles of social workers within the legal arena,(2) increase the social work students' understanding of the impact of the legal system on social work clients and client groups,(3) increase the social work students' understanding of the interface of law with professional social work practice, and (4) develop and enhance the skills needed by the professional social worker in situations where social work and law interface.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.louisville.edu

Phone Number:

(502) 852-5555

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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