SW 897 (4ON) - Special Topics in Social Work and Social Welfare

Top/Leadershp in Child Welfare

Durham   Health & Human Services :: Social Work
Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - E-term IV (03/22/2021 - 05/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 54596
Seminar for graduate students. Topics may include: A) Drugs and Chemical Dependency; B) Intimate Partner Violence C) Social Action in Education Settings D) Social Action in the Dominican Republic. May be repeated for different topics. Special fee.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed majors in section: SOCIAL WORK, SOCIAL WORK ADV, SOCIAL WORK MCH, SOCIAL WORK OL, SOCIAL WRK AD O
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
3/22/2021 5/13/2021 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Additional Course Details: 

Designed to acquaint advanced child welfare practitioners with an overview of macro child welfare considerations including management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and training in child welfare.  Particular emphasis placed on leadership development and enhancement of best practice models within child welfare settings.  This course will explore the fundamental competencies of leadership including skills and behaviors that contribute to the outstanding performance of individuals and teams. It will examine the importance of social and emotional intelligence, systems theory, and resiliency as it relates to self and others and the importance of community in the field of child welfare.