SWKM 6202 - Direct Interventions: Children/Youth/Families

Credits: 3 (3 + 0)

Prerequisite(s): Formal, written acceptance into the MSW program and SWKM 6002. Students must adhere to the required sequence of MSW coursework.

Corequisite(s): SWKM 6250

Description: This course focuses on the advanced clinical skills needed to work with children and youth with mental health disorders. Theories for clinical (problem-based and strengths-based) assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based interventions are examined from an ecological and multicultural perspective. Students examine the accessibility to, and effectiveness of, the mental health service delivery system. They conduct a practice evaluation outcome project using their professional field experience.