SWK 590 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE SCHOOLS

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course is designed to provide an overview of social work practice in an educational setting. The course focuses on the history of school social work, the theoretical foundations of school social work, relevant educational laws, social problems that impact students and their academic performance and effective interventions for micro, mezzo and macro levels of school social work practice. Students will examine the roles of the social worker within an educational setting and will gain an understanding of the importance of collaborating with parents, teachers, staff, administrators and community agencies. School social workers require specialized knowledge in educational law, the effects of social and emotional issues on school performance and evidence-based interventions that can be utilized in schools. This course is designed to fulfill some of the educational requirements for the school social work certification.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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