2018-2019 Graduate Catalog

SW 6703 ISSUES CONFRONTING CONTEM FAM

Analysis of contemporary families issues, such as child abuse and neglect, teen pregnancy, school dropouts, domestic violence, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. Study of varied family structures, and systematic interrelationships. Influence of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation and disability on family functioning. Application of strengths perspective. Focus on Local and global issues. Advanced generalist practice course, to be taken only by second year MSW students.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SW*6101 SW*6201

Offered

EVERY SPRING