SWK 3580 - Military Social Work Practice

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 and ENG 1020 or ENG 1021

Description: Members of the military, veterans, and their families face unique challenges in contemporary U.S. society. This course examines the social and historical contexts of military service in the U.S., with particular focus on the issues germane to service members and their families, including issues such as health, mental health, substance abuse, violence, and intersectional issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability status, and age. A substantial focus of this course involves examining micro, mezzo, and macro interventions for improving the well-being of military members and their families.