May 15, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 [Archived Catalog]

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SW 4223 - Child Welfare I


The first of a two-course series that provides knowledge, concepts, and fundamental skills needed for beginning level practice in public and private child welfare. Focuses on interventions to protect children from abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse by strengthening, supporting, and empowering their families. Organized around four themes. First, content is provided on the mission and scope of child welfare practice, articulating the underlying philosophy and values that drive child welfare practice, and addressing cultural and relationship issues when working with families. Second, the course provides conceptual and practical information on identifying child maltreatment, assessing family needs and strengths, and determining both immediate and long-term risk to children of future maltreatment. Third, information is presented on case planning and applying a casework model to working with families. Fourth, content is presented on interviewing skills in child welfare setting, especially as these skills relate to family assessment and case planning activities.

Requisites: 12 Hours in Tier II Social Sciences and Sr only
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I



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