Emphasis on court testimony involving child abuse and neglect, sexual violence, and institutionalization of the mentally ill. Case management functions of social work practice with the elderly as well as clinical interventions in problems often troubling the elderly. Play Therapy with Children in Crisis Examines the theoretical background of play therapy, the assessment of children in crisis, the goals, process and technique of play therapy. Practice Advanced practice course for students in the direct practice concentration. Considers practice issues, theories and techniques utilized in the Mental Health and the Children, Youth and Families specializations.
Covers approaches relevant to different communities.
An intensive study of some aspect of social work. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Students enrolled in the course have full use of university facilities. Thesis Research Preparation of a thesis for the Master of Social Work degree program under the direction of a student s thesis committee.