SW-543: Behavioral Interventions with Children

This course prepares students with the skills needed to recognize, assess, and intervene with children (ages 4-10) experiencing common behavioral challenges. THe need to work with all systems impacting the child as well as consideration to being part of an integrated care team are addressed. Case studies, research, and simulation cases will allow students to learn and critically examine interventions that are appropriate for working with children in this age range. Ethical dilemmas and identifying personal biases are an additional focus of this course. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSW Program.