SW-635: Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents

This course provides the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to engage in clinical practice with children and adolescents. Students will apply various theories and perspectives related to human behavior and evidenced based intervention approaches to effectively engage in the differential assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. The course highlights the importance of "family" inclusion, as well as the identification of risks, strengths, and resiliency factors when working with children and their families. Special consideration is given to the unique ethical and legal challenges associated with working with minors and the impact of diversity and culture. Prerequisite: Admission to Advanced Standing MSW Program or completion of foundation curriculum.